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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

Formally a City of Chicago Fire Department fireman (Retired)  and former business owner. (Retired)

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Born in Chicago, grew up in unincorporated Lombard.

  • College: SIU

  • Service: USAF

After completing a career in the fire service, we moved out of the City of Chicago.

My wife & I have been residents of Plato Township since 2016

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As Supervisor of Plato Township, I am fully committed to representing the residents and always putting the interests of our community first. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by phone or email.

(847-456-4428)  (Supervisor@PlatoTwp.gov)

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Responsibilities as Township Supervisor include:

  • Community communications and public Q&A

  • Managing emails, phone calls, and township correspondence

  • Website development and maintenance

  • Community engagement and public relations

  • Serving as CEO and member of the Township Board of Trustees

  • Overseeing General Assistance programs

  • Acting as Treasurer of the Township

  • Preparing and managing budgets, bills, auditing, and bookkeeping

  • Networking and collaborating with neighboring townships

  • Attending local meetings (school boards, community events, etc.)

  • Setting meeting agendas

  • Advocating on behalf of residents with Kane County officials

  • Working with and, when necessary, challenging State representatives to protect the interests of Township residents

  • Maintaining township databases and public records (paper and digital)

  • Overseeing Plato Park (primarily through an intergovernmental agreement with the Road District)

  • Negotiating contracts and agreements in the best interest of Township residents

  • Working closely with the Township Highway Department

 

My priority is clear: to serve and advocate for the citizens of Plato Township with transparency, responsibility, and dedication.

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