Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Local civic leader, Mervin “Merv” Gillenwater, has announced his retirement as a City Commissioner effective April 30, 2025.
Commissioner Gillenwater has served the citizens of Effingham for twenty-two consecutive years. He was elected to the City Council in 2003 and served in that capacity until he was elected Mayor from 2011-2015. In 2015, Merv was re-elected Commissioner and remained on the City Council until his retirement. Commissioner Gillenwater plans to enjoy spending more time with his family and friends.
The City of Effingham thanks Merv for his dedicated tenure of service and wishes him a happy retirement.
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