Petschke named to fill Ward 3 alderman seat in St. Charles

A Kane County forest preserve official has been tapped to fill a vacancy on the St. Charles City Council.

David Petschke was appointed to the Ward 3 alderman seat formerly held by Robert Gehm, who retired from the city council on May 1.

Mayor Clint Hull selected Petschke for the position with the advice and consent of the city council. Petschke will serve on the city council through April 2027, when the seat will be up for election.

Petschke, a 12-year resident of St. Charles, serves as chief financial and administrative officer for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, where he has worked for nearly 14 years. He is also treasurer of the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation and previously worked as an audit supervisor and consultant for a government-focused CPA firm, officials said.

Hull said in a statement that Petschke will be “a strong addition” to the city council and “a committed representative” for the residents of Ward 3.

“David brings extensive government financial experience to his new role as Ward 3 Alderperson,” Hull said. “City Council and I were fortunate to have a highly qualified pool of applicants, and David distinguished himself through his financial expertise and dedication to public service.”

According to the city, Petschke earned both a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Master of Business Administration, with an emphasis in accounting, from Aurora University.

Ward 3 is largely west of the Fox River and north of Main Street.