Monee Village Board Approves Post-Election Salary Increases for Elected Officials

Monee Village Board of Trustees Meeting | March 25, 2026

Article Summary: Following a closed executive session, the Monee Village Board voted to amend local ordinances to increase the compensation for the mayor, village clerk, and trustees, which will take effect after the next consolidated elections.

Elected Official Compensation Key Points:

• The mayor’s annual salary will increase to $16,500.

• Compensation for the village clerk and trustees will increase to $300 per meeting.

• By state law, the salary increases cannot take effect during the officials’ current terms. The raises will be implemented on a staggered basis following the 2027 and 2029 municipal elections.

• Mayor Dr. Therese M. Bogs delivered an emotional opening statement, thanking the community for its support following the sudden passing of her father.

Following a closed-door review of municipal compensation, the Monee Village Board of Trustees on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, unanimously approved salary increases for all elected village officials, though the raises will not take effect for several years.

The board entered an executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees. Upon returning to open session at 7:55 p.m., the board took immediate action on two separate compensation ordinances.

First, the board unanimously approved a motion to amend the village ordinance to increase the pay for village trustees and the village clerk to $300 per meeting. Moments later, the board unanimously approved a second motion to increase the mayor’s salary to $16,500 per year.

Because Illinois state law prohibits elected officials from raising their own compensation during their current term in office, the new pay rates will not be implemented immediately. Instead, the increases will take effect on a staggered basis corresponding to the upcoming consolidated election cycles. Officials elected in 2027 will be the first to receive the new rates, followed by the remaining board seats up for election in 2029.

Earlier in the meeting, Mayor Dr. Therese M. Bogs took a moment of personal privilege to address the community, delivering an emotional statement regarding the sudden and unexpected passing of her father.

“In this time of grief, my family and I have been deeply touched by the compassion, prayers, and kind messages we have received from so many,” Bogs told the audience. “My father was a man of integrity, kindness, strength, and humility. He believed deeply in service, in community, and in treating others with dignity and respect—values that have shaped my life and continue to guide me in my role serving you as your mayor.”

Bogs thanked residents and staff for their empathy and solidarity, noting that the outpouring of support reflects the “very spirit that makes this village so special.”