Mayor's Office

The Mayor is elected for a four-year term and appoints all officers of the City, with the advice and consent of the City Council. Working closely with the City Administrator, the Mayor oversees the budget and City operations.

The Mayor also serves as the local Liquor Control Commissioner and appoints members to serve on the commission. The Liquor Control Commission considers alcohol, tobacco, and massage license issues.

As the City's official spokesperson, the Mayor represents the City before governmental agencies, private and public organizations, citizen's groups, and the media. The Mayor works with the City Council, residents, and businesses to ensure St. Charles always maintains its well-deserved motto, “The Pride of the Fox.”

Mayor Lora A. Vitek

Lora Vitek is the Executive Director of Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation. She holds a Master of Business Administration and Master of Management from North Park University, as well as a Bachelors of Science in Marketing from Millikin University. Since moving to St. Charles in 2012, Lora has served as Commissioner of the St. Charles Youth Commission and as an advocate for the Save Lincoln School campaign. Lora has two children, Grace and Quinn, and two dogs, Buxton and Milo.