Date: May 21, 2008
Troop 9, Wilmette
Wilmette Government
Wilmette has a council manager form of government, which consists of a Village President and six trustees. Click here for a list of names and information regarding the Village President and Board of Trustees. These elected officials work in conjunction with a full time professional manager and staff.
Wilmette Board of Trustees
The Village President and Board of Trustees are the elected officials for the Village of Wilmette. They are elected to four year, overlapping terms. The maximum tenure for Village Board members is two terms as Trustee and two terms as President. The Village Board sets policy through the enactment of ordinances and resolutions and the adoption of the Village's annual budget.
Below, is a list of the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for the Village President and Board of Trustees. Although the Village Board members do not maintain offices at the Village Hall, written correspondence may be sent to the Village Hall at 1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091 or via fax at (847) 853-7700.
To Send An E-mail To Village Board, Click The Member's Name.Canning, Christopher S. / Village President / 1015 Cherokee Rd. / (847) 256-4228
Basil, Mike / Village Trustee / 1306 Gregory / 847-920-9044
Levin, John / Village Trustee / 2026 Thornwood Ave. / (847) 251-3712
Spillers, Karen / Village Trustee / 719 Park / 847-256-7515
Swanson, Alan / Village Trustee / 433 Maple Ave. / (847) 853-8524
Terman, Mari / Village Trustee / 941 Sheridan Rd. / (847) 251-6383
Watt, Lali / Village Trustee / 811 Chilton Ln. / (847) 251-0374
Over 200 residents volunteer their time to serve on the various Village boards and commissions. A summary of the purpose of each of the boards and commissions can be viewed by selecting from the menu below. These bodies assist the Village Board in the decision making process. Members of the boards and commissions are appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Village Board. If you would like to be considered for appointment to a board or commission please complete a talent bank questionnaire. If you have any questions please call the Village Manager's Office at 847-853-7509.
Wilmette Administration
Wilmette is governed by the Council-Manager form of government. This form of government was adopted by ordinance in and again by referendum in 1969. Under the Council-Manager form, the Board of Trustees serves as the legislative body by adopting resolutions, passing ordinances, adopting a budget and determining a tax rate.
The Village Manager, who is appointed by the Village Board, acts as the Village's chief administrative officer and is responsible for implementing the policies of the Board and managing the day to day operations of the Village. The six members of the Village Board of Trustees are elected at-large for staggered, four year terms. There is a two-term limit for members of the Village Board and the Village President.
Wilmette Departments
- Cable
- Community Development
- Engineering
- Finance
- Fire
- Forestry
- Health
- Information Services
- Law
- Museum
- Police
- Public Works
- Water Plant
- Wilwork