Category Archives: elected officials
City Clerk Patricia D. Hutson
Patricia D. Hutson, City Clerk, RMC, CMC
(708) 798-2616
extension 2080
phutson@countryclubhills.org
- Resident for over 34 years
- Second term as City Clerk
- Married to Husband Tyrone, has three grown children and grand children
- Attended Chicago State University
- Member of Victory Apostolic Church
- Regional Municipal Clerk
- Certified Municipal Clerk
- Enjoys Cooking, Gardening, Spending time with friends and family
The City Clerk is the keeper of the original records and documents of the City. She processes the minutes of the City Council meetings and maintains ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council, as well as information related to bid openings, voter registration and all matters related to municipal and general elections.
Ward 5 Alderman Anthony J. Davis
Alderman Anthony J. Davis
(708) 473-4712
adavis@countryclubhills.org
- Resident over 28 years
- Married over 37 years with two daughters and a grandson
- Member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church in Country Club Hills
- Chairman of the Public Works & Utilities Committee
- Member of the Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Education, Parks & Rec and Theater Committees
- Enjoys spending quality time with family and friends as well as serving others in the community.
Ward 4 Alderman Ricardo Spivey
Alderman Ricardo Spivey
(708) 798-2616
extension 2004
rspivey@countryclubhills.org
- Resident for 20 years
- Married with one daughter
- Attended Northeastern University and the University of Phoenix in Novi Michigan. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
- Active member of Omega Psi Phi Inc. Member of 100 Black Men of Chicago, Country Club Hills Mentoring Program
- Member of New Faith Baptist Church International
- Chairman of the Economic Development, Planning & Zoning Committee
- Member of the Education Park & Recs and Education Committee
- Member of the Law, Ordinance, Government Operations & Contract Committee
- Member of the Theater Committee
Ward 3 Alderman Tyrone K. Hutson
Alderman Tyrone K. Hutson
(708) 798-2616
extension 2003
thutson@countryclubhills.org
- Resident for over 36 years
- Married for over 39 years with three sons
- Bachelor’s Degree in Bachelor of Arts from Governor’s State University
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Governor’s State University
- Active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Mentor with the Country Club Hills Mentoring Program
- Chairman of the Law, Ordinance, Government Operations & Contract Committee, Member of the Finance Committee, Member of the Public Works Committee and Member of the Economic Development & Planning and Zoning & Development Committee
Ward 2 Alderman Vincent E. Lockett Jr.
Alderman Vincent E. Lockett, Jr.
(708) 932-4924
velockett@countryclubhills.org
- Resident of Country Club Hills for over 30 years
- Hillcrest High School Graduate
- Attended South Suburban College
- Proud father and Youth Minister
- Member of SEIU Local 73
- Chairman of the Public Works and Utilities Committee
- Member of the Finance, Insurance & Risk Management Committee and Member of the Education, Parks and Recs Committee
Ward 1 Alderman Deidra N. Strothers
Alderman Deidra N. Strothers
(708) 798-2612
extension 2001
dstrothers@countryclubhills.org
- Lifelong resident of Country Club Hills – proud to call Country Club Hills home
- Raised my daughter here, continuing our family’s deep roots in the city
- Bachelor of Science Degree from Illinois State University
- Active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church
- Honored to carry on my father’s legacy as the second Alderman Strothers
Mayor James W. Ford
Mayor James W. Ford
(708) 798-3388
JFord@countryclubhills.org
Mayor of the City of Country Club Hills
Mayor Ford began his 1st term in office as Executive Officer for the City of Country Club Hills on May 1, 2015 as the first African American Mayor Elected in Country Club Hills. Prior to his election, served 9 years as the Alderman of the Fourth Ward. Ford is a 30 year resident of the City of Country Club Hills. As Alderman he served as Chairman of Law and Ordinance, Contract Compliance, and the Finance Committee. Ford volunteered as a member of ESDA and as a Community Service Officer combined for a total of 12 years.
Mayor Ford is a “True” Community Activist, in 2007 responding to a rash of youth crimes, he founded and directed the Country Club Hills Mentoring Program PTW “Prove Them Wrong”. This Mentoring Program was the winner of the Governor’s Hometown Award in 2009 and 2010. He has mentored over 550 young men and women, ages 11 to 16, which 75% of these student went on to college and the other 25% are doing well. Mayor Ford is recognized and known for his positive working relationship with all residents of Country Club Hills. He is known for getting things done successfully.
Mayor Ford has served as treasurer in three different youth organizations. He is currently a member of New Faith Baptist Church International and has served on the treasurer team for the last 8 years. From November 2006 to 2011, he served as the Executive Director of the Midwest Youth Conference for Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, which enrolled over 3,000 youth over the last six years.
Before taking the office of Alderman, he retired from IBM Corp in 2007 after 35 years of service. At IBM Ford managed $50 million dollar budgets as a Project Manager.
Mayor Ford retired as Command Sergeant Major (E9) in the United States Army. He served 25 years in the Reserves and 2 years of Active Duty, retiring in 2005. He was awarded the Legion of Merit. His extraordinary career in the United States Army, and in particular the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), and the United States Army Special Operations Command, reflect his exceptional meritorious service.
Mayor Ford has been married to his wife, Jacqueline Ford, for eight years. He is the father of two sons, Jonathan and Julian, and the grandfather of Julian Jr., Travis, Jayzon, & Nazyia.
Mayor Ford has a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University of Business and Public Management.