PETITIONS FOR SIX SEATS ON CITY OF GALVA BOARD NOW
AVAILABLE
Notice: Petitions and paperwork are now available at City Hall for anyone in Galva interested in running as an independent party for the following City positions listed below. Paperwork must be filed between Nov. 16-23, 2026, to be able to get on the ballot for the 2027 local consolidated election. If you would rather run as the People’s Party the caucus will be held on Dec. 7,
2026 and more information on how to participate will be made available closer to that date.
Six positions are up for election:
Mayor for a 4-year term.
Ward 1, Ward 2, and Ward 3 each have one seat for a 4-year term.
City Clerk for 4-year term.
Treasurer for a 4-year term.
Petitions are available at City Hall, 311 NW 4th Ave.
The City Hall hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach City Hall at 309-932-2555 if you have any questions.
PUBLIC NOTICE AND CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY
To all interested agencies, groups, and persons:
Rebuilding Together Henry County intends to submit a pre-application to the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, for a Housing Preservation Grant (Section 533) for FY2026. Rebuilding Together Henry County seeks this grant to provide housing rehabilitation grants to 4 to 6 extremely and very low-income homeowners. The rehabilitation grants will make critical repairs to ensure the safe and healthy occupancy and preservation of their homes in the eligible areas of Henry County.
A proposed Statement of Activities will be available for public review and comment at the Rebuilding Together Henry County offices located at 101 Church St, Atkinson, IL 61235, from August 8th to September 4th, 2026, during office hours 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Comments on the proposed Statement of Activities are to be submitted in writing to Sarah Snyder, Executive Director, at Rebuilding Together Henry County at PO Box 254, Geneseo, IL 61254 or via email at ssnyder@rebuildingtogether-hc.org. Comments will be accepted through August 23rd, 2026
Rebuilding Together Henry County is an affiliate of Rebuilding Together, the nation’s largest volunteer organization preserving and revitalizing homes. For further information, contact Rebuilding Together Henry County at (309) 288-4600.
Rebuilding Together Henry County is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
