Council
The City of Virden Council acts as the legislative branch of our government, as well as its policy-making body. The Council looks to the city's goals, major projects and infrastructure improvements ranging from community growth to land use to finances and strategic planning. The Council's goal is to do the very best to represent their constituents after they've seen to the needs of the city as a whole.
Committee Appointments
Administrative
Chairperson: Craig Neighbors
Chairperson Pro Tem: Carolynne Calloway
Members: Joshua Karrick, Aaron Matrisch
Finance
Co-Chairperson: Carolynne Calloway
Co-Chairperson: Ben Donley
Members: Aaron Matrisch, Jeremy Carter
Police
Chairperson: Anthony Boster
Chairperson Pro Tem: Mark Bertolino
Members: Craig Neighbors, Jeremy Carter
Public Works
Chairperson: Mark Bertolino
Chairperson Pro Tem: Ben Donley
Members: Anthony Boster, Joshua Karrick
Contact Info
Carolynne Calloway
Ward 1 Alderperson
217-883-1688
[email protected]
Gary Mottershaw
Ward 1 Alderperson
217-652-0121
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Mark Bertolino
Ward 2 Alderperson
217-652-8810
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Craig Neighbors
Ward 2 Alderperson
217-720-2181
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Anthony Boster
Ward 3 Alderperson
217-725-2899
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Rick Schnetzler
Ward 3 Alderperson
217-414-7955
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Raymond “Bubba” Mitchell
Ward 4 Alderperson
217-254-0351
Ben Donley
Ward 4 Alderperson
217-971-9210
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