MT. VERNON — Mt. Vernon mayor John Lewis has been elected to serve on the board of the Illinois Municipal League.

The IML is a statewide organization representing almost 1,300 local municipalities across Illinois. Lewis says to be elected to serve as one of the 36 Vice Presidents on the league’s board is truly an honor.

Lewis also says being able to serve on the IML gives Mt. Vernon a more powerful voice in Springfield.

Lewis will serve a one-year term on the IML Board of Directors.