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Become a member Sign inThe City Council is Lake Forest’s elected governing body — it sets the budget and property-tax levy, zoning and development rules, and police and fire services.
The Mayor serves a 2-year term; Aldermen serve staggered 2-year terms with one Alderman per ward elected each April.
There is no elected City Clerk: Margaret Boyer serves as City Clerk by mayoral appointment (in office since Feb 2012).
The board meets: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath.
Roster verified September 2026 against village records and county election results.
