Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

This spring, McHenry County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Read the transcript from the Woodstock City Council candidates forum for their full thoughts on how they would improve the city

Candidates for Woodstock City Council including Theo Dice, Gregory A. Hanson, Lou Ness, Tom Nierman, Joseph "John" Puzzo and Bob Seegers debated the issues in a candidate forum co-sponsored by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Shaw Local

Joshua Fourdyce on a top priority for Woodstock: Infrastructure - When I started working for the City in 2004, the plan to widen Route 47 was referred to as “5 years away.” 21 years later it still hasn’t happened

Theo Dice: Having visitors stay closer to downtown will help with the overwhelming traffic during the city’s busiest events and it will boost the revenue of our small businesses

Bob Seegers Jr. on a top priority for Woodstock: Tax load on residents - Only authorize spending on necessary infrastructure and operations/city services and not on any items that don’t benefit “the majority” of residents

Gregory A. Hanson: After eight years of discussion and planning about the Route 47 project, the City of Woodstock should have a well thought out and executable plan ready to go on Day 1

The original development plan for Riverwoods was approved many years ago, and the current proposal now includes a section dedicated to townhomes. This updated plan prioritizes environmental sustainability by integrating a greater percentage of greenspace.

Joseph "John" Puzzo: City should only be able to ensure traffic movement during construction, including alternate routes to be available if both lanes are shut down simultaneously.

Lou Ness: The single biggest missing in Woodstock is a decent hotel. Several times when I have hosted family events, I have sent people to other communities as the local hotels have not worked out very well