NEWS FROM O’FALLON CITY HALL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mayor Gary L. Graham Attends Spring Board Meeting
of the Illinois Municipal League
O’Fallon, Illinois – April 11, 2008 – Mayor Gary L. Graham attended the spring board meeting of the Illinois Municipal League (IML) held April 10 in Springfield. Mayor Graham serves as First Vice President of the Municipal League.
State Comptroller Dan Hynes spoke on the fiscal conditions of the Illinois economy. Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented an award to Mayor Carl Peve, 92, the oldest mayor in the state. Illinois Department of Revenue Director Brian Hamer also addressed the Board regarding the current economy.
Municipal League staff provided updates on the 2008 legislative proposals and recent legal activities. Board members also heard reports from the Audit, Executive and Municipal Managers Committees, in addition to reports from the statewide regional municipal associations and the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
IML President Jerry Bennett, Mayor of Palos Hills, reported on the appointment of the Nominations Committee and the upcoming Summer Board Meeting July 24-26 in Palos Hills. IML Executive Director Larry Frang provided an update of recent remodeling in the IML offices.
“It has been a great honor to serve on the Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors for the past several years and I look forward to continuing my work this year,” stated Mayor Graham.
The Illinois Municipal League is a statewide association representing 1114 Illinois cities and villages. The League serves as the voice of Illinois municipalities in matters of common interest and on issues before the Illinois General Assembly, Congress, and state and federal regulatory agencies.
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Additional Information Contact:
Pamala L. Funk
Asst. City Administrator
624-4500, Extension 9-1112
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