Legislative Committee

The IACBM Legislative Committee meets during sessions of the Illinois General Assembly to take action on bills and resolutions impacting local government. The Legislative Committee works directly in collaboration with the IACBM legislative consultant and executive director. Appointments are made for a two-year period to coincide with the two-year cycle of the Illinois General Assembly.

Michelle Gumz

Michelle Gumz

Kane County Board

Michelle Gumz worked for the Aurora Police Department as a 911 dispatcher for just under … Learn More  

Chris Guy

Chris Guy

Madison County Board

Chris Guy was elected to the Madison County Board in 2018. He represents the 25th … Learn More  

Jared Hawkinson, Chair

Jared Hawkinson, Chair

Knox County Board

Jared Hawkinson was elected Knox County Chair in 2020.

Scott Helm

Stephenson County Chair

Biography forthcoming.

Dennis Knobloch, Chair

Dennis Knobloch, Chair

Monroe County Commissioner

Dennis Knobloch is a lifelong resident of Monroe County. He was appointed on April 20, … Learn More  

Michael Koppien

Michael Koppien

Lee County Board

Michael Koppien was elected to the Lee … Learn More  

Linda Little, Vice Chair

Linda Little, Vice Chair

Macon County Board

Linda Little has served on the Macon County Board on and off since 1994. She … Learn More  

Jim Marlo, Chair

Jim Marlo, Chair

Williamson County Commissioner

Prior to running for office Jim Marlo ran a successful small business for 28 years … Learn More  

Porter McNeil

Rock Island County Board

Moline native Porter McNeil grew up in the 10th district, and is a public affairs/communications … Learn More  

Tamiko Mueller, Vice Chair

Tamiko Mueller, Vice Chair

Jackson County Board

Tamiko Mueller is a small business owner in Southern Illinois. An alumna of Southern Illinois … Learn More  

Wayne Reising

Wayne Reising

Ogle County Board

Wayne Reising is a long time resident … Learn More  

Andy Stash

Andy Stash

Marshall County Board

Andrew "Andy" Stash has served on the Marshall County … Learn More  

Kenneth Walker, Chair

Mason County Board

Thomas Walsh

Thomas Walsh

LaSalle County Board

Thomas Walsh serves on the LaSalle County Board representing the Ottawa region. In his professional … Learn More  

John Wasik

John Wasik

Lake County Board

John Wasik represents the 6th District, which includes all of Grayslake and Hainesville, and portions … Learn More  

Ellingsworth Webb

Ellingsworth Webb

DeKalb County Board

Ellingsworth Webb was appointed in 2021 to the DeKalb County Board to fill the vacated … Learn More  

Ronald White, Chair

Ronald White, Chair

Randolph County Commissioner

Ronnie White is a hard working, successful businessman who believes that people getting involved at … Learn More  

Lori Williams, Vice Chair

Lori Williams, Vice Chair

Sangamon County Board

Lori Williams was appointed in March 2016 and elected in November 2016 to represent County … Learn More  

Sharon Williams, Vice Chair

Sharon Williams, Vice Chair

Peoria County Board

Sharon Williams is a lifelong resident of the Peoria area. She was first elected … Learn More  

Mark Armstrong

Mark Armstrong

IACO Liaison / Kane County CIAO

Mark Armstrong, … Learn More  

Sharon Schallhorn

Sharon Schallhorn

IACA Liaison / Bureau County Administrator

Sharon Schallhorn was board appointed to the … Learn More  

Matthew Myers

IACA Liaison / Lake County Assistant Administrator

Biography forthcoming.

Appointment Pending

McLean County Board