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	Mayor Mick Porter 815-592-4270 Cell Phone 815-472-2063 Home mayor@cityofmomence.com Mayor Mick Porter, elected April 2009, had been a Ward 3 Alderman from 2004 to 2007. He has been active in the City of Momence as a school teacher and volunteer for many local organizations for more than 13 years. Mayor Porter is employed as the Dean of Students and Athletic Director for the Momence Junior High School. He is active in after-school programs and is an avid golfer and musician. Education: Momence High School Graduate in 1977 Associates Degree from Kankakee Community College in 1994 Bachelors in Elementary Education from Governors' State University in 1996 Masters Degree in Education from Olivet Nazarene University in 2005

	City Clerk Jenene Henson 815-472-6521 Home cityclerk@cityofmomence.com Grew up in Bourbonnais, IL Works For Momence School District at Momence Junior High School since September, 2005. Position held: Finance Secretary Administrative Assistant Certificate from Fox Business College Accounting Certificate from Kankakee Community College Paraprofessional Married in 1991 to Michael Henson, owner and operator of Southside Meats Butcher Shop in Momence. Two children: Samantha and Steven Enjoys reading, gardening and sports!

	City Treasurer Becky Peterson 815-472-4914 Home treasurer@cityofmomence.com Margaret "Becky" Peterson has been a long time Momence citizen and has been City Treasurer since 2005. She is retired from Parish Bank & Trust Company and also for twenty years helped run the family owned Jensen Drug Store. She has two daughters, Beth and Jane, and two granddaughters. She enjoys travel, working at Conrad Park and spending time with friends and family.

	Alderwoman Ward 1 Bonnie Straley 815-472-3904 Home ward1a@cityofmomence.com Bonnie was appointed alderwoman of the first ward in August 2006, then in April of 2007 officially ran for the position of 1st Ward Alderwoman. She has lived in Momence since 1990, having moved here with her job. She has been a USDA Consumer Safety Inspector for 22 years; her job is to cover meat processing plants and assure the processes and meats the plants use are within the food safe perimeters. She has been married for fifteen years to Neil Straley and they have 2 sons, Zack-21 yrs. and Ben who is 12. Bonnie enjoys camping, reading and is an avid Nascar fan (Go Kevin Harvick!) Growing up she lived in the small town of Stillman Valley IL, graduating from high school in a class of 100. Bonnie really enjoys the challenges faced while serving as a council member, and strives to do what is in the best interest of the 1st ward and the city of Momence. She has an open door policy and her phone is also answered. Bonnie thanks the residents of the first ward for putting their trust in her and electing her to this interesting position.

	Alderwoman Ward 1 Diann Denton 815/472-3212 Home ward1b@cityofmomence.com Alderwoman Denton was appointed in September, 2009, and was reappointed in January, 2012. Originally from Iowa, she was grew up in Primghar, Iowa and then attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. Her first visit to Momence was in the summer of 1980. She became a resident in 1985. She has been married to Kevin for 24 years and they have one son. Alderwoman Denton is employed with Timberline Business Service as the Business Development Director. She enjoys camping, traveling and auto racing.

	Alderman Ward 2 Chuck Steele 815-472-6388 Home ward2a@cityofmomence.com

	Alderwoman Ward 2 Nova Metz 815-472-3701 Home ward2b@cityofmomence.com Alderwoman Nova Metz, was elected in April 2009. Alderwoman Metz is married to John, they have two children, Zane and Laynee. Alderwoman Metz is also the President of the Momence PTO and Secretary of the Momence Lions Club. She is very active in what her children are involved with. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

	Alderman Ward 3 Rich Kupferer 815-472-4546 Home ward3a@cityofmomence.com • Alderman Kupferer has been a member of the City Council since 2008, and has been part of the Momence Community for more than 24 years. • Raised in Kankakee, Alderman Kupferer moved to Momence in 1987. • Alderman Kupferer is married to Tammy, and they have four children and three grandchildren. • Alderman Kupferer works in the Lab as Senior Lab Technician for Sun Chemical in Kankakee, Illinois where he has worked for 34 years. • He enjoys Outdoor activities, travel and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Committees: • Chair - Police Committee • Member - Ordinance Committee • Member - Budget and Finance Committee • Liaison - Local 2010 Census

	Alderman Ward 3 David Cook 815-472-3451 ward3b@cityofmomence.com Appointed to city council in Nov 2009. Grew up in Alaska and Wisconsin, came to area to attend Olivet Nazarene University graduating in 1980. Lived out of the area over the years in California and Wisconsin, Moved to Momence in 2000. I work as a landscape designer for Art's Landscaping in Bourbonnais. I am an avid gardener and involved in various civic organizations.

	Alderman Ward 4 Mark Lesyna 815-472-4617 Home ward4a@cityofmomence.com Alderman Mark Lesyna was elected in May of 2007. He has been an alderman since February of 2006. Mark was born in St Louis, and moved to Momence in December of 1993. Alderman Lesyna is married to his wife Patricia. They have one son. Mark has been an employee of Eastman Kodak for 35 years. Committees: Chair: Ordinance Member: Police

	Alderman Ward 4 Steve Puglise 815-472-3183 Home ward4b@cityofmomence.com Steve grew up in South Holland, and moved to Momence in 2002, where he and his wife have since had 3 children, all girls, and are expecting the 4th (and last) in November. He has worked in the Tool & Die/Moldmaking industry for last 15 years. Steve has been the 4th ward Alderman since May 2009.

COMMITTEES Chairperson is underlined
BUDGET/FINANCE	STREETS AND ALLEYS
Bonnie Straley Nova Metz Mark Lesyna Rich Kupferer	Chuck Steele Diann Denton David Cook Steve Puglise
POLICE	LOCAL IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITY CENTER
Rich Kupferer Diann Denton Chuck Steele Mark Lesyna	David Cook Chuck Steele Bonnie Straley Steve Puglise
ORDINANCE/ZONING	WATER AND SEWER
Mark Lesyna Bonnie Straley Nova Metz Rich Kupferer	Nova Metz Diann Denton David Cook Steve Puglise

2011 Momence City Council

2012 Momence City Council
The Momence City Council consists of the Mayor, City Clerk, Treasurer,
and eight Alderpersons.

The City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, and other times as necessary. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM, and the City Council agendas are posted on the Fridays that precede the Monday meeting dates. All meetings are held in compliance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.