{"id":51030,"date":"2026-11-09T14:09:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T20:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=51030"},"modified":"2026-11-09T14:09:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T20:09:19","slug":"schutzbach-announces-run-for-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/51030-schutzbach-announces-run-for-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Schutzbach Announces Run For Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Effingham&#8217;s current two-term mayor, former Chief of Police and life-long resident Mike Schutzbach has announced his intent to run for re-election for mayor of the City of Effingham. With almost 40 years of service to the community, including over seven years as the community&#8217;s mayor and a past member of the Effingham Police Department, including 13 years as chief, Schutzbach has dedicated his professional life to serving the residents of Effingham.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I wish to serve the Effingham community and protect the quality of life&#8221;, said Schutzbach. &#8220;I will work hard to preserve the priorities of residents and the City&#8217;s financial stability. I have always been financially conservative and I will stand with the citizens of Effingham to keep taxes in check.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Schutzbach plans to continue to work with existing businesses to help them reach their goals and to work to bring new jobs to Effingham. He will also focus on workforce development to ensure that residents can find careers in the community, and business owners can find qualified workers to fill open positions.<\/p>\n<p>Other priorities for the candidate include working with organizations and developers to create work-force housing; continuing to improve infrastructure; and continue an open dialogue between City Hall and residents.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With my experience, I am prepared to take on the tough challenges that come with the position, and I plan to work hard to represent all Effingham residents,&#8221; said Schutzbach.<\/p>\n<p>As a life-long Effingham resident, Schutzbach understands the importance of community members working together to accomplish their goals, and his is not afraid to stand up and do what is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have learned over the years that you get more accomplished when you work together than when you fight others,&#8221; he said. &#8220;But, I have also learned that you have to be prepared to take on tough fights and challenges to make a real difference in people&#8217;s lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As mayor, Schutzbach will continue to offer new ideas for the City of Effingham.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am proud of my public service, but I am not done yet,&#8221; said Schutzbach. &#8220;I will put my experience to work for the citizens of Effingham. Together, we will make Effingham a great pace to live, work and play&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Schutzbach, the son of the late Jerry and Marcie (Willenborg0 Schutzbach, has been married to Crystal (Probst) for over 38 years. The couple has two adult sons, Andrew and Justin. Schutzbach is a graduate of St. Anthony High School. He received an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement from Lake Land College in 1983, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Law Enforcement from Western Illinois University in 1984. He is also a graduate of the University of Illinois Police Training Institute, Northwest University Executive Management Program, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of Staff and Command, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy.<\/p>\n<p>Other experience includes managing a local hotel, working as a Court Service Officer and Probation Officer, and teaching Law Enforcement at Lake Land College.<\/p>\n<p>He is a member of St. Anthony&#8217;s of Padua Catholic Church and the Effingham Elks Lodge. Lodge. He is a member of several professional organizations including: Illinois Municipal League, Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety Alumni Association, FBI National Academy Associates, Central Illinois Association of Law Enforcement Executives, Southern Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Past Ex-Officio Member of Effingham County Youth Commission, Effingham County 911 Board (Secretary\/Treasure), NENA 911 (National Emergency Number Association), Illinois Police Training and Standards Board (MTU#13), and past member of the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center-Illinois State Review Committee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effingham&#8217;s current two-term mayor, former Chief of Police and life-long resident Mike Schutzbach has announced his intent to run for re-election for mayor of the City of Effingham. 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