Joliet City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The general public is encouraged to get involved with local government
by attending city council meetings. Every resident is welcome.
Make Your Voice Heard!

PRE-COUNCIL MEETINGS
First and third Monday of each month - 3:30pm, City Council Chambers
150 W. Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor
The Pre-Council meeting is the review session where the Mayor, the
City Manager and City Council discuss items to be considered prior to
an actual vote. At the end of every Pre-Council meeting, the public can address the Mayor and the City Council, subject to prior scheduling
with the City Clerk. Those wishing to address the City Council with an
issue must call the City Clerk's office at 815.724.3780 by noon on the Thursday prior to the Pre-Council meeting they wish to attend.

COUNCIL MEETINGS
First and third Tuesday of each month - 6:30pm, City Council Chambers
150 W. Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor
The City Council has the final authority for approving petitions for annexations, right-of-way vacations, subdivision approval, zoning changes, planned unit development approvals, and variations of use. The City Council also has the authority to modify or change city codes and ordinances, or to waive certain provisions of the City's development regulations. In rendering its decisions, the Council receives recommendations from the City Manager and the Planning Commission or the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Contact Your City Council Representative by Calling 815.724.3718.

The City Council is made up of five District Council members, three at-large Council members, and the Mayor, who is also elected at-large.

An appointed City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the city.