MEET MAYOR BILLY McKINNEY
Mayor & Commissioner of Public Affairs
(847) 404-1959
billym@zion.il.us
Elected in 2019, Billy McKinney is the 18th Mayor of the City of Zion. As a life-long Zionite, he has dedicated his life to public service, leadership, teamwork and partnership. As a multi-sport athlete at Zion-Benton Township High School, McKinney gained his affinity….. read more.
COMMISSIONER CHRISTOPHER FISCHER
Commissioner of Accounts & Finance and Mayor Pro-Tem
(847) 533-1133
christopherf@zion.il.us
Christopher Fischer was born in Kansas City Missouri, and is the eldest of four boys. Later the family moved to Indiana, where he attended and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1982. He exhibited particular talents in the fields of Art, …read more.
COMMISSIONER MIKE McDOWELL
Commissioner of Police and Fire/Rescue
(847) 746-4012 – office
(847) 309-6964 – cell
mikem@zion.il.us
Zion is Mike’s hometown and he graduated from ZBTHS in 1978. After High School he then went on to complete both undergraduate and graduate degrees including an MA and PhD in religion and society. Mike has been married to Donna since 1980 and they have three children and.… read more.
COMMISSIONER BEVERLY STACKHOUSE
Commissioner of Public Works & Engineering
(847) 746-4012
beverlys@zion.il.us
Beverly is a committed advocate for the people of Zion, Illinois. She launched her community service journey as a teenager at the Zion-Benton Public Library as a volunteer story book listener. In 2007, Beverly was elected to the Zion-Benton Public Library as a trustee. A year later… read more
COMMISSIONER RICHARD FRIERSON
Commissioner of Building & Public Property
(847) 746-4012
richardf@zion.il.us
Richard is a native of Lake County. He spent many of his formative years living in South Carolina. He returned to Waukegan to attend high school. Richard graduated from Waukegan HS in 1997. Since that …read more.