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The Village of Lyons is governed by a Village President and six member Board of Trustees, all of whom are elected for four year staggered terms. The Board is the legislative body of the Village government. All administrative work is performed under the direction of the Village Manager, who is appointed by the Village President and Board of Trustees. Board of Trustees meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month. It is in this meeting where the Board votes on issues and the public is allowed to comment on any agenda item. All meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chambers, located at the Lyons Village Hall, 4200 S. Lawndale Avenue.
Background Information: President Christopher Getty grew up on Maple Avenue in Lyons. Christopher attended George Washington School, Morton West High School, and graduated with a degree in Corporate Communications from Eastern Illinois University. Christopher is a licensed insurance producer and the president of Getty Insurance Agency, Inc. Getty Insurance Agency is a family owned and operated business that Christopher's father Ken started in 1972 and is located on Ogden Avenue. Government has always been an interest of Christopher's and he has always been involved in the community. As President, Christopher believes in an open and transparent government. He feels the residents should expect and receive good and friendly service.
Patricia has been an integral part of the community since moving to Lyons in 1961 and raising her three children here. She is a graduate of Academy of Our Lady, Chicago and is certified in Health from Morton College. Patricia’s true strengths lie within her personality. She has shown her willingness to give and her compassion throughout the years as she has volunteered on a number of different committees and in various organizations: chairperson of the St. Barbara’s Mother’s Club, chairperson of the Lyons Westside Summer Block Party, and a volunteer in various capacities for the V.F.W. Her ties to Lyons are substantial as well. Patricia was the first female hired in the Lyons Police Department, and then went on to serve as an assistant to both the mayor and the police chief. Trustee Alonzi is also the chef for the Lyons senior citizens regular meeting.
Background Information: Trustee Teresa Echeverria has been a resident of Lyons since 2001. She lives with her family on 44th street and Center and her children attend the schools in District 103. Teresa attended Curie High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society and the Debate Team. After completing high school, she received a BA in Political Science and Fine Arts from Rochville University. Currently, Teresa is a licensed insurance producer and has been the Office Manager of a successful Insurance Agency for the past 21 years in Chicago. One of Teresa's many skills is the ability to speak Spanish. Teresa is active in volunteer community services with churches and schools in Chicago where she teaches religion, poetry, and art to children. Teresa's plan is to bring those same services to all Lyons residents, as she believes that every resident should have the opportunity to receive the best education and recreation programs. She also encourages all residents to join committees and volunteer groups as well as to continue to voice their concerns to help promote an open and transparent government. She commends President Christopher Getty for his great vision in pointing the Village in that direction.
Board Assignments: Senior Liaison
Background Information: Trustee William Gerny has been a resident of Lyons on 45th Street for three years, and his family has been a part of Lyons for four generations. Bill attended St. Joseph High School in Westchester, obtained is B.A. in Literature from Benedictine University in Lisle, and completed his M.A.W. in Theory and Pedagogy from DePaul University. Currently, Bill teaches English and coaches baseball at Oak Lawn Community High School. Bill is a supporter of President Getty's initiatives on transparent government and improved village services. He feels that government officials have a duty to perform to the best of their abilities at all times and in the best interests of the residents.
Board Assignments: Recreation
A lifelong Lyons resident, Ryan decided to start a family in Lyons. He has been married to his wife, Meghan, for over five years and together they have a four year-old son. Academically, Ryan attended Morton West High School and is certified in property management. He currently is the Assistant Maintenance Director for one of the largest town home associations in Illinois, and in doing so, assists more than four thousand residents. Trustee Grace organized the 2011 the Car Show, Chairs the Public Works Committee, and has been extremely active in moving Lyons forward.
Background Information: Trustee Wisneski
has been a resident for 50 years and her family is well known in Lyons. Her father, John "The Barber" Grahovac had his shop on Lawndale Avenue for over 40 years. Pattie and her husband, John, are parents of one daughter, Tamara, and are members of St. Hugh Church. She was first elected as Village Clerk in 2005 and attended many seminars and conferences on municipal procedures. In addition to being Village Clerk, she also worked on special events, community outreach, the Lyons web site, and LTV Cable station. She organized village-wide support of Hurricane Katrina relief, started the popular "Movies in the Park", "Family Day", and "Community Calendar" (an e-mail data base for events notification). She also chaired the 2006 Independence Day festivities and resurrected the Lyons Business Conference. This past April, Pattie was elected as Village Trustee for a two year term and has continued with her activities. She chaired the July 4, 2007 parade and evening festivities, compiled a "Community Guide" that has been mailed to every resident, coordinated three Movies in the Park, Family Day in August, and the second Annual Business Conference amongst other community events. 
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