Elected Officials
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MAYOR The Mayor is the City's chief executive. They oversee all the City departments and are responsible for appointing people to serve on the City of Butler's various boards and commissions. Mike Hartman Office Address: 215 South Broadway, Butler, IN 46721 Email: mayor@butler.in.us Phone: 260-868-5200 Current Term of Office: 01/01/2020 - 12/31/2023 |
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CITY JUDGE The City Judge is the department head for the Butler City Court. The Court collects fines for traffic violations issued in DeKalb County by various law enforcement agencies. The Judge hears disputes to those violations and renders judgments. Richard Obendorf Office Address: 217 South Broadway, Butler, IN 46721 Email: judge@butler.in.us Phone: 260-868-2441 Current Term of Office: 01/01/2020 - 12/31/2023 |
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CLERK TREASURER The Clerk-Treasurer is the City's Chief Financial Officer. They oversee all departmental budgets and city investments, and also serves as the City's Human Resource Manager. The Clerk is responsible for maintenance of Butler Cemetery records, annual reports, audits, bills paid, budgets, public information and special projects. Angela Eck Office Address: 215 South Broadway, Butler, IN 46721 Email: clerktreasurer@butler.in.us Phone: 260-868-5200 Current Term of Office: 01/01/2020 - 12/31/2023 |
BUTLER COMMON COUNCIL
The Common Council, also known as the City Council, is the elected legislative body of the City of Butler. The Council hears and passes ordinances that become law. The Council often initiates local improvement projects and is responsible for allocating funds through the budget approval process.
The Council meets the first and third Monday of each month, 7:00 PM, in the Council Chamber of the Butler City Hall, 215 South Broadway, Butler, IN 46721.
Butler is divided into four council districts. Each district is represented by one member. A Council-at-Large position covers the entire City of Butler. A map depicting the council districts follows:

CURRENT COUNCIL MEMBERS
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William White District: At Large (Entire City) Email: atlarge@butler.in.us Office Address: 215 South Broadway, Butler, IN 46721 Phone: 260-573-6198 Current Term of Office: 01/01/2020 - 12/31/2023 |
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Tracey Hawkins District: District 1 (Northeast) Email: district1@butler.in.us Office Address: 215 South Broadway, Butler, IN 46721 Phone: 260-570-6643 Current Term of Office: 01/31/2020 - 12/31/2023 |
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Darren Alloway District: District 3 (Southwest) Email: district3@butler.in.us Office Address: 215 South Broadway, Butler, IN 46721 Phone: Current Term of Office: 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2023 |
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Eric Johnson District: District 4 (Northwest) Email: district4@butler.in.us Office Address: 215 South Broadway, Butler, IN 46721 Phone: 260-868-2496 Current Term of Office: 01/01/2020 - 12/31/2023 |