Government

Welcome, from the Mayor of Morris, Illinois

Located an hour southwest of Chicago along Interstate 80 and Illinois Route 47, Morris boasts a diversified business base including manufacturing, construction, technology, and energy. Our community is the ideal place to raise a family, establish your business, or visit our unique shops and restaurants for the day. Visit us for the day and you might just stay for life!

City Officials

Morris City Officals

Chris Brown
Mayor

[email protected]
(815) 942-5438

Lori Werden
City Clerk

[email protected]
(815) 942-4026

Terri Kief
City Treasurer

[email protected]
(815) 942-0103

Alderman

Herb Wyeth
First Ward

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Julian Houston
Second Ward

[email protected]
(815) 942-9189

Alex Clubb
Third Ward

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Jake Duvick
First Ward

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Dean Tambling
Second Ward

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Carrie Hall
Third Ward

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Jim Black
Fourth Ward

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Sarah Mettille
Fourth Ward

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Council Standing Committees

AIRPORT

Chairman: Herb Wyeth
Vice Chairman: Carrie Hall
Member: Dean Tambling

BUILDING & GROUNDS

Chairman: Jim Black
Vice Chairman: Sarah Mettille 
Member: Alex Clubb

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Chairman: Jake Duvick
Vice Chairman: Julian Houston
Member: Herb Wyeth

HEALTH & SANITATION

Chairman: Jim Black
Vice Chairman: Sarah Mettille
Member: Carrie Hall

JUDICIARY & LICENSE

Chairman: Dean Tambling
Vice Chairman: Jim Black
Member: Jake Duvick

PARKS & ANNEXATION

Chairman: Sarah Mettille 
Vice Chairman: Herb Wyeth
Member: Jim Black

STREET & ALLEY

Chairman: Carrie Hall
Vice Chairman: Dean Tambling
Member: Julian Houston

WATER & SEWER

Chairman: Julian Houston
Vice Chairman: Jake Duvick
Member: Carrie Hall

Morris City Officals

The City of Morris’ operations and management is vital in maintaining the beauty and safety our community. Our elected and appointed officials and staff are committed to working together to provide the finest services and guidance available. This is what allows Morris to continually grow and prosper. This is how it continues to be one of the finest communities in the state of Illinois.
Budget Director

Lori Werden

Building & Zoning Officer

Bill Martin

Building Inspector

Dan Snyder

Business Development Director

Julie Wilkinson

City Attorney

Garrett Wheeler

City Auditor

Mack & Associates, P.C.

Deputy City Clerk

Brittany Herman

Deputy City Treasurer

Kathy Knapp

Electrician

Ayers Electric

Engineer

Chamlin & Associates

ESDA Liason

Tracey Steffes

Fire Marshal

Tracey Steffes

H.R. Administrator

Amy Aldrich

Parks & Recreation Superintendent

Adam Steffes

Planning Consultant

Teska Associates

Plumbing Inspector

Tom Barry

Police Chief

Alicia Steffes

Public Works Director

Josh Holman

Superintendent of Streets

Doug Pfaff

Superintendent Water Department

Dalton Gordon

Airport Manager

Ryan Cryer

Sewage Treatment Supervisor

Brent Pierce

Public Committees

Morris City Officals

3 Year Term
Brent Dite

Chairman 5/26

Greg Redford

5/27

Joe Goolsby

5/28

Police Pension

2 Year Term
Jeff Rzasa

5/26

Curt Kneller

5/26

Steve Huetteman

5/27

Charles Newton

5/26

Grant Whybark

5/27

Planning & Zoning Commission

3/4/5 Year Term
R.H. Coleman

5/31

Tom Dzuryak

5/30

Jim Jennings

5/29

Barry Narvick

5/31

Tim Robowski

5/30

Bob Tesdal

5/29

Jeff Wachowski

5/29

John Wilkinson

5-31

Derrick Wren

5-30

Council Liaison

Dean Tambling

Alderman –  Planning Commission

Julian Houston

Alderman – Zoning Board of Appeals

Herb Wyeth

Alderman – Business & Community Development

Development Review Committee

Chris Brown
Mike Hoffman
Ryan Hansen
Barry Narvick
Alicia Steffes
Tracey Steffes
Bob Tesdal

Business & Community Development

3 Year Term
Steve Barr

5/28

Dave Raffel

5/26

Ray Grossi

5/28

Lance Copes

5/26

J.R. Hock

5/28

Michelle Xydakis

5/26

Patrick Keegan

5/26

Council Liaison

Alderman- Dean Tambling