About the Administration

block chart of village officials, staff, and appointees with names

About the Government

The Village of Ashmore's municipal government is a Trustee-Village form of government. An elected Village President (mayor) and Board of Trustees hold open public meetings at least monthly to discuss and establish local laws, policies, and short- and long-term community planning. The President and six Trustees hold 4-year elected terms.

A full-time appointed Clerk directs day-to-day office operations. A full-time Superintedent / Water Operator directs the day-to-day street, park, property, water, and infrastructure operations.

Regular Board meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office, located at 10 W Ashmore St. Special meetings and committee meetings are scheduled as needed. Residents are welcome to attend all public meetings and are encouraged to take an active role in community affairs.

Political Districts

To inquire about Elections or Voting Registration, contact the Coles County Clerk here. (https://colesco.illinois.gov/coclerk/)

  • County Voter Precinct (Map): Ashmore 1
    Polling Place: Ashmore Community Center (211 S Illinois St)
  • County Board District (Map): District 1
  • School District: Charleston CUSD 1 , a public school district within Regional Office of Education (ROE) 11
  • Township: Ashmore Township
  • Judicial District: Fifth
  • Illinois House of Representatives: District 102
  • Illinois Senate (Legislative): District 51
  • US House of Representatives (Congressional): District 12
  • US Senate: Illinois (undivided)

A listing of Illinois' State & Federal Officials can be found here.

Village Offices

Village Office/Hall:

10 W Ashmore St.
Ashmore, IL 61912
217-349-8332
217-349-8358 (fax)

Public Works / Maintenance Bldg:

103 W Ashmore St.
Ashmore, IL 61912
217-603-3030

Non-Village Offices

Emergency: 911
CECOM Non-Emergency: 217-345-0060
Police: Coles County Sheriff's Department

701 7th St.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-348-0585 (office, non-emergency)

Fire: Ashmore Fire Department

202 S Illinois St.
Ashmore, IL 61912
217-349-8433 (office, non-emergency)

Animal Control: Coles County Animal Shelter

6818 N County Road 1120E
Charleston, IL 61920
217-345-4112