Peoria County has a new county clerk nominee.
Board Chairman Andrew Rand announced Wednesday he is appointing Rachael Parker to the post.
Ms. Parker currently serves as the elected County Board Member for District 5. She was first elected to the County Board in November 2010.
The vacancy was created after the death of longtime County Elected Official Steve Sonnemaker last June.
“With her nine years of experience on the County Board, Rachael knows Peoria County Government, including the County Clerk’s office, very well,” says Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew A. Rand. “I look forward to working with Rachael in this new role for her.”
“I am honored to be the appointee (if approved by my fellow Board members),” said Parker. “I am willing to serve out the remaining term with no intentions of running for the seat in the 2020 election. My prayer is to make this transition as smooth as possible creating a level playing field for those individuals that have that desire to run for this office. This office it too important to NOT have someone work for the honor of truly replacing Steve (Sonnemaker),” she added.
If confirmed, Parker will have to resign her County Board seat, which covers portions of the Central and East Bluffs in Peoria.
