Boards and Commissions
The City of Lincoln, Illinois offers a variety of boards and commissions that serve as advisory bodies to the local government, providing expertise and recommendations across various sectors. These include the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Diversity and Inclusion Commission. Each commission plays a role in shaping the community's development, preservation, and social inclusivity. These bodies help ensure that local policies reflect the values and needs of the residents, offering opportunities for public involvement in government decision-making.
Fire And Police Commission
(3 members / 3-year terms)
| Name | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Eric Egnew (Chair) | April 30, 2027 |
| Marilyn Montgomery | April 30, 2026 |
| James Davis | April 30, 2026 |
Zoning Board of Appeals
(7 members / 5-year terms)
| Name | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Robert Coombs | April 30, 2030 |
| Chris Coers | April 30, 2028 |
| Jim Drew | April 30, 2027 |
| Stephanie Liesman Benedict | April 30, 2029 |
| Gene Mehan | April 30, 2027 |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
Plan Commission
(11 members / 3-year terms)
| Name | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Tracy Welch (Mayor) | April 30, 2029 |
| Molly Pickering | April 30, 2028 |
| Morris Trent | April 30, 2028 |
| James Wessbecher | April 30, 2028 |
| Robert Coombs | April 30, 2028 |
| Lori Blees | April 30, 2028 |
| Vic Martinek | April 30, 2026 |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
Historic Preservation Commission
(7 members / No term limits)
| Name | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Ron Keller | April 30, 2029 |
| Julia Gerardot | April 30, 2029 |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
Diversity and Inclusion Commission
(12 members / 3-year terms)
| Name | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Eric Struck (Chair) | January 26, 2024 |
| Blake Shelton (Vice-Chair) | January 26, 2024 |
| Sam Downs | January 26, 2024 |
| Mario Cannon | January 26, 2024 |
| Adam Quine | January 26, 2024 |
| Jennifer Hunt | January 26, 2024 |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
| Vacant | TBD |
Lincoln Economic Development Grant Commission
(10 members / No term limits)
| Name |
|---|
| Tracy Welch (Mayor) |
| Dennis Clemons (Alderman) |
| Ashley Metelko (Administrative Assistant) |
| Charles Conzo (City Treasurer) |
| Wes Woodhall (Code Enforcement) |
| John Hoblit (City Attorney) |
| Jonette Tibbs |
| Sonnie Alexander |
| Martha Neitzel |
| Dennis Clemons (Alderman Ward 3) |
Liquor Commission
(5 members / No term limits)
| Name |
|---|
| Mayor - Liquor Commissioner |
| Tony Zurkammer |
| Julie Landers |
| Ashley Metelko |
| Vacant |
