The City of Lincoln has opened a search for its next Chief of Police.  The incumbent Chief is retiring effective March 15, 2010.  A copy of the job description is available here (PDF) or at the City Clerk's office in City Hall. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter expressing their interest in the position, a resume, and at least three professional references.  Deadline to apply is February 28, 2010.  Application packages may be submitted to:

Chief of Police Search Committee
City of Lincoln
700 Broadway
Lincoln, IL 62656

Below is the 2008 to 2009 audit completed by Estes, Bridgewater, and Ogden Certified Public Accountants.  We have also included a management letter to the City of Lincoln from Estes, Bridgewater, and Ogden.

Lincoln, Illinois

Public Hearing

December 21, 2009

The City of Lincoln Public Hearing met in the Council Chambers on Monday, December 21, 2009. 

There were eight Aldermen present (Alderman Armbrust, Alderman Bacon, Alderman Busby, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Neitzel, Alderman Tibbs, and Alderman Wilmert) and two absent (Alderman Anderson and Alderman Turner).  Also present were Police Chief Erlenbush, Fire Chief Hulett, EMC Manager Mr. Tackett, Safety and Building Officer Mr. Last, and City Engineer Mr. Mathon.  Also present were City Clerk Mrs. Martinek, City Attorney Mr. Bates, City Treasurer Mr. Plotner, Mayor Snyder and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.

Mayor Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m. on the Tax Levy.  He said I believe we advertised for a public hearing.  Do we have anyone here that would like to testify on the City’s proposed tax levy 2009?

Mayor Snyder closed the hearing at 7:17 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Risa Riggs

The City of Lincoln is accepting applications for the full-time position of Building and Safety Officer. Click here to read the job description for the position, or click "Read More".