The City Council serves as the legislative branch of the City Government and consists of a Mayor and six Council Members, all non-partisan and elected for 4-year terms. The Mayor with approval of the Council appoints the City Attorney, and Department Supervisors. City Council elections coincide with the Statewide Consolidated Election held in April of odd numbered years. City Council Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, with the open session commencing at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Petersburg City Council Chambers located at 122 South 6th Street, Petersburg, Illinois 62675. The City Council telephone number at City Hall is (217) 632-3600. The City Council can also be reached via email at administration@cityofpetersburg The Petersburg City Council consists of: Mayor John Stiltz Mayor Stiltz is a member of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, the Menard County Historical Society, and the Menard County Tourism Council. Mayor Stiltz is a first time member of the Petersburg City Council being elected Mayor in April 2009 to a four year term. Term of Office Expires 2013 Office Phone: (217) 632-3600 Home Phone: (217) 632-2596 E-mail -JohnStiltz@petersburgil.org Council Member Ward 1 - Kevin Molohon Kevin was appointed to the council to fill a vacant seat. He ran unopposed for a two year term in the April 2009 election and will be up for re-election again in 2011. Kevin is chairman of the Fire Dept. committee, and a member of the Health, Judiciary, Personnel, and Tree committees. Term of Office Expires 2011 Office Phone: (217) 632-3600 E-mail -Kevin.Molohon@petersburgil.org Council Member Ward 1 - Ray Jordan Ray was elected for a four year term in 2005 and was re-elected in April 2009. Ray is Chairman of the Personnel Committee, and of the Parks & Playgrounds committee, and a member of the Police, Streets and Community Development committees. Term of Office Expires 2013 Office Phone: (217) 632-3600 E-mail -Ray.Jordan@petersburgil.org Council Member Ward 2 - Keith Wilson Keith was appointed to the position on August 4th, 2009 due to a vacancy. Keith will only fill the position until the next election, which is in 2011. Term of Office Expires 2011 Office Phone: (217) 632-3600 E-mail -Keith.Wilson@petersburgil.org Council Member Ward 2 - Ken Ortman Ken was re-elected to a second term in the April 2009 election. He is currently Chair of the Police and Water/Sewer committees, as well as a member of the Buildings & Grounds, Fire, and Parks/Playgrounds committees. Term of Office Expires 2013 Office Phone: (217) 632-3600 E-mail -Ken.Ortman@petersburgil.org Council Member Ward 3 - Perry Wilson Perry was last elected to the council in 2007. He is Chairman of Streets committee, and a member of the Water/Sewer, Fire, Buildings & Grounds, and Police committees. Term of Office Expires 2011 Office Phone: (217) 632-3600 E-mail -Perry.Wilson@petersburgil.org Council Member Ward 3 - Stacey Frick Stacey ran un-opposed during the April 2009 election. She is currently Chair of the Judiciary committee, and is also on the Parks/Playgrounds, Streets, and Library committee. Term of Office Expires 2013 Office Phone: (217) 632-3600 E-mail -Stacey.Frick@petersburgil.org City Clerk & FOIA Officer - Sue Freeland Sue was re-elected Clerk running unopposed during the April 2009 election. Term of Office Expires 2013 Office Phone: (217) 632-3600 E-mail -Sue.Freeland@petersburgil.org City Treasure - David Frick David was re-elected Treasure running unopposed during the April 2009 election. Term of Office Expires 2013 Office Phone: (217) 632-3600 E-mail -David.Frick@petersburgil.org For Additional Information E:Mail Us- Contact The City of Petersburg        Click Here