History

Elgin was chartered as a city by the State of Illinois in 1854, and 100 years later became the first city in Illinois to adopt a council-manager form of government.

Council-Manager Government

Residents elect six at-large council members and a mayor, who serve on a part-time basis. The city manager, a full-time professional, serves at the direction of the mayor and city council. As a result of the 2010 census placing Elgin at 108,000 residents, two additional council seats will be elected in 2013, bringing the council to eight at-large members.

The current council members are Richard Dunne, Robert Gilliam, Anna C. Moeller, Tish S. Powell, John Prigge and F. John Steffen.  Elgin's current mayor is David Kaptain, and Sean Stegall serves as the city manager.

The city council meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the council chambers, located on the second floor of city hall. Agenda and minutes are available online.  Residents may attend in person at city hall, watch the live video stream from our online newsroom, or view the replays on Channel 17. 

Additional Representation:

US House of Representatives:

Peter Roskam (R) 6th Congressional District

Randy Hultgren (R) 14th Congressional District

Tammy Duckworth (D) 8th Congressional District

IL House of Representatives:

Keith Farnham (D) District 43

Fred Crespo (D) District 44

Michael Fortner (R) District 49

Timothy Schmitz (R) District 65

Michael Tyron (R) District 66

Robert Pritchard (R) District 70

IL Senate:

Michael Noland (D) District 22

Jim Oberweis (R) District 25

Karen McConnaughay (R) District 33

Dave Syverson (R) District 35

Elgin includes portions of Hanover Township in Cook County and Elgin Township, Plato Township, Rutland Township, Dundee Township, and Campton Township in Kane County. 

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City Manager Budget and the council / manager form of government information. City Manager	Mayor and City Council Members Elgin mayor, city council members, and 2012 meeting information. Mayor & City Council
Mission & Strategic Goals Locate the city’s mission and strategic goals. Mission & Strategic Goals	Municipal Code Access Elgin's city code website. Municipal Code

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