City Clerk
The City Clerk is an elected official serving the City of Washington.
Current Term: 2021-2025
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage official records including meeting minutes, ordinances, contracts, and resolutions and materials pertaining to the operation of the City
- Takes minutes of regular and special City Council meetings, Committee of the Whole meetings, Executive Session meetings and Public Hearings
- Serve as secretary to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Liquor Control Commission
- Provide administrative services for Glendale Cemetery
- Maintain the Municipal Code
- Serve as Freedom of Information Act Officer for the City
- Serve as local election official
- Register citizens to vote
- Provide Notary services for the public at no charge
- Administer licenses and permits
- Help maintain the City website
Useful Links
- 2025 Election Information and Candidates Packet
- 2025 Candidates Guide by the Illinois State Board of Elections
- Community Resource List for Help with Insecurities
- 2024 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule
- Online Voter Registration Link
- My City Services App with Voter Precincts
- Freedom of Information Act - FOIA
Contact Us
Valeri L. Brod,
City Clerk
City Clerk
- Phone: (309) 444-1137
- Fax:
(309) 444-9779 - Staff Directory