Town Council
The Geneva Town Council, in 2019 went to an elected 5 Council seat position. In the past, always being a 3-seat position, times of change and growth encouraged the research and need for 2 additional seats. In 2018, the movement was set and during the November General election, the public question was put on the ballot. Passed with success, today, the 5 Council positions are: 1 per precinct (1 through 3) and 2 At Large. Each is elected to a 4-year term and each represents a given district in the Corporate Limits. The current Council for the Town of Geneva is:
Agnes Schoch
- Mrs. Schoch serves as the Council's President. She was first elected to Council in 2015. She represents District 2 which geographically is everything on the east side of US HWY 27 and north of Line Street. Mrs. Schoch began her second term in Jan. 2019, this current term will expire Dec. 31, 2026.
Marvin Schwartz
- Mr. Schwartz was elected in 2020. Marvin seat on the Council is an At Large seat, meaning the he is a represenative for the whole town, not just his distict. Mr Schwatz's term will expire December 31, 2024.
Andrew Briggs
- Mr.Briggs who was elected in 2022, currently serves as the Council's Vice President. Briggs represents District 3. District 1 geographically is everything which is located south of State Road 116 on both sides of US HWY 27. Andrew's was sworn in for four years, with this term expiring Dec. 31, 2026
Gary Hendershot
- Mr. Hendershot was appointed to his position by a vote of existing Council members, following a vote in the 2018 General Public Election to add 2 more positions to Council. Hendershot serves as an At-Large Council member. With successful bid in 2020 election Hendershot current term is Dec. 31, 2024.
Arlen Mitchel
- Mr. Mitchel was appointed to his position by a vote of existing Council members, following a vote in the 2018 General Public Election to add 2 more positions to Council. Mitchel serves as an At-Large Council member.
In 2020, Mitchel successfuly ran for District 1 which is W of US 27 that is N of 116. This seat was vacated by Richard Clutter. Arlen's current term will expire December 31, 2024. In 2024 Arlen's seat was unopposed so he will fill this At-large position through 2028.
Arlen Mitchel
Gary Hendershot
Marvin Schwartz
Andrew Briggs
Agnes Schoch