Extension Council
The Extension Council is authorized by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, in accordance with state law, to be actively involved in the operation of University of Illinois Extension. Extension Councils cooperate with Extension staff in planning, promoting, developing, implementing, evaluating, and financing an Extension program designed to meet the needs, interests, and resources of the local communities served. Interested in serving as a Council member? Please contact Karla Belzer, County Director, at 815-632-3611.
Members
Carroll County
Lee Reese, Lanark
2 OPEN SEATS
Lee County
Sasha Logan, Dixon
Lupita Serrano, Dixon
Karen Stenzel, Amboy
Susie Welch, Dixon
1 SEAT OPEN
Whiteside County
Abby Campos, Rock Falls
Teresa Galloway, Galt
Nate Jacobs, Morrison
Pam Martinez, Rock Falls
Cilvia Rivera, Sterling
Daniel Swihart, Sterling
Mardi Ybarra, Rock Falls
Meetings
Extension Council meetings will take place at 12923 Lawrence Rd., Sterling IL 61081, beginning at 6:00 p.m., on the following dates. Please click on the date for an agenda, which will be posted as soon as it is available. A Zoom link option is available by accommodation request.
December 7, 2026
September 21, 2026
May 11, 2026
December 1, 2025 – Cancelled due to inclement weather