The Council-Manager form of government is a form of professional city management adopted by the citizens of Wood River in 1953. Under this type of management, the City Council and City Manager work together for the positive growth and development of our community. For Wood River, the power to direct all policy decisions, development, and expenditures are still concentrated in the elected council, which hires a professional administrator to implement its policies. The City Manager serves at the pleasure of the Council and has the responsibility for preparing the budget and directing the day-to-day operations, which also include personnel issues, of the City. The City Manager also provides the Council with professional recommendations and analysis on issues affecting the Council and community.

Email the City Manager at [email protected].

STEVE PALEN

City Manager

THE CITY OF WOOD RIVER
111 NORTH WOOD RIVER AVE.
WOOD RIVER ILLINOIS, 62095
THE CITY OF WOOD RIVER
111 NORTH WOOD RIVER AVE.
WOOD RIVER ILLINOIS, 62095
CITY HALL
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
CLOSED MAJOR HOLIDAYS
CITY HALL: (618) 251-3100
FINANCE/WATER DEPARTMENT: (618) 251-3131
EMPLOYEE PORTAL
CITY HALL: (618) 251-3100
FINANCE/WATER DEPARTMENT: (618) 251-3131
EMPLOYEE PORTAL