Bill > SB1957

This bill amends the Illinois Municipal Code to require large cities (those with over 100,000 inhabitants) that currently do not elect their city clerk and treasurer to begin doing so during the 2027 consolidated election. Specifically, these cities will be required to nominate and elect their clerk and treasurer using the same process used for electing the mayor and city council members, which includes a primary election where candidates are initially selected and a general municipal election where the final candidates compete. This change means that in these larger cities, instead of appointing these positions, voters will have a direct say in who serves as city clerk and treasurer. The bill provides a mechanism for how candidates will be placed on ballots, including requirements for listing candidate names and how to handle situations like candidate withdrawal. By mandating elections for these positions in cities over 100,000 inhabitants, the bill aims to increase local government transparency and provide voters with more direct input into selecting key municipal administrative positions.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1957&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104