Beecher Board Appoints Abbink as New Village Clerk
Village of Beecher Board Meeting | January 12, 2026
Article Summary: The Beecher Village Board formally appointed Denise Abbink as the new Village Clerk. Abbink took the oath of office during the meeting, filling the role vital to village record-keeping and administration.
Village Clerk Appointment Key Points:
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Appointment: Denise Abbink was unanimously approved as Village Clerk.
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Oath of Office: Village President Marcy Meyer administered the oath during the meeting.
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Term: The appointment is effective immediately for the Village of Beecher.
The Beecher Village Board on Monday, January 12, 2026, voted unanimously to appoint Denise Abbink as the new Village Clerk.
Following the roll call vote, Village President Marcy Meyer administered the oath of office to Abbink. Abbink swore to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office.
The appointment fills the vacancy in the clerk’s office. The board members present—Trustees Todd Kraus, Joe Tieri, Roger Stacey, Erik Gardner, Brian Diachenko, and Jessica Smith—all voted in favor of the appointment.
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