City Council

Litchfield's City Council works together with the Mayor and City Administrator to ensure that City departments are running smoothly and that citizen concerns are heard. This eight-member committee consists of two Alderpersons from each of Litchfield’s four wards. Alderpersons are elected for four-year terms. If you are interested in serving as an Alderperson please contact the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office.  

How We Serve Our Residents

Some of the key duties of our City Council include, but are not limited to:

  • Review and approve the annual budget.
  • Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities.
  • Establish tax rates.
  • Pass ordinances and resolutions.

Join Our Meetings

City Council Meeting Dates and City Holidays 2023 (PDF)

Corwin Hall
City Hall Building
120 E Ryder Street
Litchfield, IL 62056

Agendas & Minutes

Review City Council agenda information and meeting minutes.

We Want to Hear From You

For electronic communication with the Mayor or Council Members, please send an email to our Executive Assistant.

Council Members

Name Ward
Committee Assignment

 Address Phone Number
Marilyn Sisson Ward 1
Police/Code Enforcement
 901 E Tyler
 217-324-6468
Dwayne Gerl
 Ward 1
Streets/Drainage
 613 E St. John Street
 217-324-6637
Sara Zumwalt
 Ward 2
Building & Grounds
 804 S State Street
 217-556-1364
Dan Newkirk
 Ward 2
Administration
Lake
 409 S State Street 217-313-0603
Josh Hughes
 Ward 3
Fire and Ambulance Service
 1103 N Monroe Street
 217-313-1502
Kassidy Paine
 Ward 3
Tourism
City Clerk/Finance
 809 N Van Buren
 217-851-0533
Jake Fleming
 Ward 4
Water
Wastewater Treatment
 390 Arrowhead Lane
 314-643-8440
Ray Kellenberger
 Ward 4
Economic Development
Building, Planning and Zoning
 41 Sassafras Lane
217-324-5796

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