Our Mission
Currently, the Mayor and City Council provide policy direction and management of key city services. The City of Paris is governed by the Commission form of government. Under this form, voters elect a mayor and four commissioners at large to serve as the Council. Each commissioner has executive control over the department(s) assigned to him/her. A staff of nearly 100 full-time employees provides these services to residents.
City Officials
- Brooke Newhart – Administrator
- Betsy Higginbotham – City Treasurer
- Fruin & Kash – Legal Counsel
- Cathy Hess – City Clerk
- Jude Sullivan – Finance Manager
- Cliff Macke – Director of Communications
Elected Representatives
- Craig Smith – Mayor
- Jerry Branson – Commissioner (Streets, Alley & Parks)
- Andy Brinkerhoff – Commissioner (Public Property)
- Drew Griffin – Commissioner (Fire, Public Health & Safety)
- Harry Hughes – Commissioner (Accounts & Finances)
Volunteer Committees
Volunteers from the community serve on a number of committees that make recommendations to the City Council.
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Historic Preservation Commission
Park Board
Planning Commission
Address
206 S. Central Avenue
Paris, IL 61944
Contact
Phone: 217-465-7601
Hours
MON thru FRI:
8:00am to 5:00pm