Fire and Sanitary District officials are appointed by the County Board on an annual basis. Candidates names are submitted to the County Board for approval at a regularly scheduled meeting.
Fire Protection Districts
Abingdon Fire Protection District
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Abingdon Fire Protection District
Emil Johnson, Secretary
117 E. Meek St., Abingdon, IL 61410
309/368-5164
| David Ray* | President | 05/2023 |
| Emil Johnson, Jr. | Secretary | 05/2024 |
| R. Todd Thomas | Treasurer | 05/2022 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year. *=appointment by Warren County Board
Altona Fire Protection District
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Altona Fire Protection District
John Andrews, Secretary
P.O. Box 233, Altona, IL 61414
309/484-4375
| Carl A. Swanson | Trustee | 05/2022 |
| John Andrews | Secretary | 05/2024 |
| Ryan West | Trustee | 05/2023 |
| Robert Nutzhorn | Trustee | 05/ |
| Steve Main | Trustee | 05/ |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Elba-Salem Fire Protection District
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Elba-Salem Fire Protection District
Joey Tusek, Secretary/Treasurer
2119 Knox Road 700N, Yates City, IL 61572
309/358-1679
| H. Gene Saunders | President | 05/2023 |
| Joey Tusek | Secretary/Treas. | 05/2022 |
| Gerald R. Buckman | Trustee | 05/2024 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Henderson Fire Protection District
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Henderson Fire Protection District
David L. Hawkinson, Secretary
2057 U.S. Hwy. 150N, Galesburg, IL 61401
309/343-0578
| David Hawkinson | Trustee | 05/2018 |
| Gene Nelson | Trustee | 05/2016 |
| Harold Watters | Trustee | 05/2017 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Knoxville Fire Protection District
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Knoxville Fire Protection District
Dave Peck, Secretary
614 E. Newman St., Knoxville, IL 61448
309/289-4220
| William Shenaut | President | 05/2018 |
| David Peck | Secretary | 05/2017 |
| Tom Hoben | Treasurer | 05/2016 |
| Al Hayden | Trustee | 05/2017 |
| Paul Clark | Trustee | 05/2016 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Maquon Fire Protection District
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Maquon Fire Protection District
Sherry McCoy, Secretary
1293 Step Road., Maquon, IL 61458
309/335-5665
| Tonya Donsbach | Trustee | 05/2023 |
| Sherry McCoy | Secretary | 05/2023 |
| Kathy Oldfield | Treasurer | 05/2022 |
| Burton Cecil Jr. | Trustee | 05/2024 |
| Leslie Phillips | Trustee | 05/2024 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Oneida-Wataga Fire Protection District
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Oneida-Wataga Fire Protection District
Dennis Mefford, Secretary
P.O. Box 246, Oneida, IL 61467
309/483-8233
| Kevin Erickson | President | 05/2024 |
| Donovan Godsil | Vice-President | 05/2023 |
| Dennis Mefford | Secretary | 05/2022 |
| Mike Morris | Trustee | 05/2023 |
| Matt Wetterow | Trustee | 05/2024 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Rio Fire Protection District
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Rio Fire Protection District
Scott R. Lake, Secretary/Treasurer
2495 Shepherd Dr., Rio, IL 61472
309/972-2013
| Edward Gullstrand | President | 05/2016 |
| Scott R. Lake | Secretary/Treas. | 05/2018 |
| Gary Holt | Trustee | 05/2017 |
Note: As this District is wholly contained within Rio Township, the District appoints their own members for 3-year terms.
Victoria-Copley Fire Protection District
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Victoria-Copley Fire Protection District
Jeff Bock, Secretary/Treasurer
P.O. Box 111, Victoria, IL 61485
| Jerry Fox | President | 05/2022 |
| Jeff Bock | Secretary/Treasurer | 05/2023 |
| Russell Krans | Trustee | 05/2024 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Williamsfield Fire Protection District
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Williamsfield Fire Protection District
Ty Landon, Secretary
P.O. Box 116, Williamsfield, IL 61489
309/639-4353
| Dustin G. Courson | President | 05/2021 |
| Ty Landon | Secretary | 05/2021 |
| Michael Gibbs | Trustee | 05/2022 |
| Lyle R. Galbreath | Trustee | 05/2023 |
| Bush Bruce | Trustee | 05/2021 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year. *=Appointment by Peoria County Board
London Mills Fire Protection District
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London Mills Fire Protection District
301 South Second Street – Box 301
London Mills, IL 61544
| Anderson, Rick* | President | N/A |
| Walsh, Kevin | Trustee | 05/2016 |
| Smith, Dave* | Treasurer | N/A |
| Bhear, Richard* | Trustee | N/A |
| Carlson, John* | Trustee | N/A |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year. *=appointment by Fulton County Board
Galesburg Sanitary District
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Galesburg Sanitary District
Marshall K. Schrader, District Superintendent
2700 W. Main St., Galesburg, IL 61401
309/342-0131
| Kenneth C. Swanson | President | 05/2019 |
| Michael Landon | Vice President | 10/2019 |
| Richard Allen | Clerk/Treasurer | 05/2020 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Oneida Sanitary District
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Oneida Sanitary District
Richard Holmes, Treasurer
P.O. Box 135, Oneida, IL 61467
| Clay Voorhees | President | 05/2023 |
| Richard Holmes | Treasurer | 05/2022 |
| Christopher Campagna | Secretary | 05/2024 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Spoon Valley Lake Sanitary District
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Spoon Valley Lake Sanitary District
Gerald Lichter, President
P.O. Box 1, Dahinda, IL 61428
| Gerald Lichter | President | 05/2023 |
| Daniel Dunn | Secretary | 05/2022 |
| David Groeber | Treasurer | 05/2024 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Wataga Sanitary District
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Wataga Sanitary District
Copnnie Tippitt, Clerk
259 E. Miner St. Wataga, IL 61488
309/375-9200
| Harold Ziehr | President | 05/2022 |
| Connie Tippitt | Clerk | 05/2024 |
| Open | Treasurer | 05/2023 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.
Williamsfield Sanitary District
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Williamsfield Sanitary District
Brenda Dexter, Clerk
2262 Knox Hwy. 18, Williamsfield, IL 61489
309/639-2354
| Larry Mackie | President | 05/30/2018 |
| Russell Groeper | Vice President | 05/30/2017 |
| Brenda Dexter | Clerk | 05/30/2016 |
Note: Appointments of these 3-year positions are made by the Knox County Board in April of each year.