Crystal Lake park board President Fred Tiesenga gave this statement at a recent park board meeting, saying it was a response to criticism of the new board majority. He shared it with the Northwest Herald:

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“We are Nazis and fascists.”

This accusation is not only false but offensive. It’s sick, dishonest nonsense and has no place in a civil discussion.

“Save our parks.”

This sounds nice, but what does it mean? Not a single member of this board has made any move to “take away” or “harm” the parks. This is a baseless slogan, not reality.

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The most recent Attorney General complaint (filed by John Collins – one of six complaints in total) has completely vindicated this board of any wro

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