Welcome to Savanna, Illinois
Welcome to the official website of the City of Savanna, Illinois. This site is dedicated to providing valuable information and resources for the community of Savanna, Illinois. Explore our site to learn more about local events, government services, and community initiatives. We are committed to serving the needs of Savanna residents and visitors alike.
City Council/Directory City Officials
Mayor:
Jeff Griswold
(815) 273-2251
Email: mayor@savanna-il.us
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City Clerk: Rhonda Weiss
Council Member Ward I
James Friedenbach
Email: j.friedenbach@savanna-il.us
Council Member Ward II
Patrick Sanchez
Email: psanchez@savanna-il.us
Council Member Ward II
Jacob Helms
Email: j.helms@savanna-il.us
Council Member Ward III
Nicholas Law
Email: n.law@savanna-il.us
Council Member Ward III
Katie Herrig
Email: k.herrig@savanna-il.us
Council Member Ward IV
Rob Davies
Email: r.davies@savanna-il.us
Council Member Ward IV
Vacant
City Attorney
Scott Anderson
Anderson Law Offices, PC
5711 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois. 600659
773-728-3388
Department Heads
Budget Officer
Brittany Hatteberg
Email: b.hatteberg@savanna-il.us
Fire Chief: Tom Ritchie& Scott Parker
Police Chief: Don Stephens
Public Works Superintendent / Zoning and Building
Email:
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​City Employees:
Administrative Department:
Darien Sanchez
Jocelyn Boyd
Police Department:
Nicholas Meeker
Shea Joswick
Joel Colon
Courtney Grinnall
Justin Hackbarth
Ethan Jones
Chloe Grater
Public Works Department:
Eric Hartman, Assistant Superintendent & Workforce Foreman
Jeff Ashby, Water Operator
Mark Anderson
Dillon Prowant
Timothy McWethy
Nathen Wurster
Dawson Wurster
Fire and Police Advisory Board
Appointed - Three Year Term
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Tommy Miner Term: 02/11/26
William Wright Term: 02/11/26
Stacey Lamp Term: 02/11/26
Police Pension Board
Appointment of Two Members- Two Year Term
Brittany Hatteberg Term: 04/30/26
Jeremy Hughes Term: 04/30/27
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Fire Pension Board
Appointment of Two Members - One 2 Year Term- One 3-Year Term
Brittany Hatteberg Term: 04/17/26
Vacant Term:
Planning and Zoning Board
Larry Melaas, Chairman Term: 04/26/28
Robert Haffey Term: 04/26/27
Craig Hatteberg Term: 04/26/26
Shawn Picolotti Term: 04/26/26
Linda Grissinger Term: 04/26/27
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