Pursuant to the requirements of 10 ILCS 5/25-11, James Carley, Chairperson of the Livingston County Board is announcing that there is a vacancy in Livingston County Board District #1 with the resignation of County Board Member James Blackard effective July 1, 2026. By statute, this vacancy shall be filled within sixty (60) days by appointment of the Chairperson of the County Board, with the advice and consent of the County Board.

The appointed individual shall be someone from the same political party (Republican), 18 years of age, shall be a United States citizen, resident of the county for at least one year prior to the appointment, is a registered voter in District #1 and shall serve through November 30, 2026. County Board District #1 consists of the Pontiac and Rooks Creek townships.