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Township Supervisor

Ph: 847-464-4228

Township Supervisors Office

“Statutorily defined as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the township, an Illinois Township Supervisor is positioned to fulfill a key leadership role on the township team as the manager of a financial affairs in the township, coordinator of Township programs, and administrator of day-to-day activities in the office”.

In addition, A SUPERVISOR is:

 

  • A voting member and chair of the board of trustees (60 ILCS 1/80-15)

  • Administrator of the General Assistance Program.

  • The treasure of all township funds including general assistance, cemetery funds, water system funds and road and bridge funds. (60 ILCS 1/70-25)

Mike McMahon

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Township Supervisor's Office:

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Mike McMahon,

Township Supervisor

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Plato Township Supervisor's Office:

10N924 Rippburger Road, Elgin, IL 60124

Ph: 847-464-4228 | 847-654-7787

Supervisor@PlatoTwp.gov

supervisor@platotownship.com

Brief Bio

My short background is, I am a retired City of Chicago Fireman and retired business owner. 

I grew up in unincorporated Lombard and after a career as a fireman we escaped the city and moved to Plato Township 9 years ago. (This is a great place) 

As the Plato Township Supervisor, I am 100% here to represent the citizens of Plato Township. 

Any concern please feel free to contact me via email or phone. 

As Township Supervisor “some” of my duties are. 

  • Communication’s 

  • Q&A 

  • Emails 

  • Phone 

  • Website development and maintenance 

  • Community involvement 

  • CEO and member of the township board of trustees. 

  • General Assistance. 

  • Treasure of the Township. 

  • Budgets, Bills, auditing, bookkeeping. 

  • Networking with other Townships. 

  • Attend local meetings (School board, community events etc.) 

  • Set agendas. 

  • Work with and/or in opposition of Kane County officials on behalf of the citizens of Plato. 

  • Work with and/or in opposition of State representatives on behalf of the citizens of Plato. 

  • Maintain Township database. 

  • Public Relations. 

  • Responsible for Plato Park. (mostly via an IGA with our road district) 

  • Negotiate in the interest of the citizens of Plato and enter into contracts for the Township. 

  • Maintain public records, paper & digital. 

  • Work closely with our Highway Department.                                          

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