The DeKalb Township Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy in the Clerk’s office. The Board will appoint a qualified individual at its May 19, 2026 meeting. The appointed Clerk will serve the remainder of the current term, which expires in May 2029.

At the February 17, 2026 Board meeting, Clerk Joan Watson-Protano announced her resignation due to plans to relocate outside Township boundaries.

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be a legal voter
• Must have been a resident of DeKalb Township for at least one year

A description of the Clerk’s duties is available here.

Individuals interested in being considered should submit a letter of interest no later than Friday, May 1, 2026, to:

Mary Hess, Supervisor
DeKalb Township
2323 S. 4th Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Email: supervisor@dekalbtownship.org

Additional information will be provided upon receipt of a letter of interest.

For questions, please contact Mary Hess at 815-758-8282 or supervisor@dekalbtownship.org.