David Petschke appointed to St. Charles City Council Ward 3 seat
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Aurora Beacon-News
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Summary
David Petschke has been appointed to fill the vacant Ward 3 seat on the St. Charles City Council, replacing Bob Gehm who resigned in April 2025. Petschke works as the chief financial and administrative officer for the Kane County Forest Preserve District. Gehm had served on the council since 2023 and was elected to the seat in 2025, with his term originally set to expire in 2027.
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As of May 1, St. Charles had a vacant Ward 3 seat on its City Council, left by Bob Gehm, who stepped down last month.
Gehm had served on the council since 2023 — first being appointed, and then being elected to the seat in 2025.
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