Elected Officials
Normal Township officials are elected every four years. The eight officials include Assessor, Clerk, Road Commissioner, Supervisor, and four Trustees. The current term runs from May 17, 2021 – May 17, 2025. Regular Township Board Meetings are on the third Thursday of the month at 8:15 AM at Normal Township Hall, which is located at 304 E Mulberry in Normal.
Township Information and Summary Directory
Township Organizational Chart
Assessor: Kent DePew
Kent DePew was appointed the Normal Township Assessor December 21, 2023. Mr. DePew has over 30 years of experience working in Township Assessor offices. The last 21 years has been as Deputy Assessor at Normal Township. He also served as a Deputy Assessor in City of Bloomington Township. In addition to his experience in Assessor offices he has past experience as an independent fee appraiser and is a Certified Illinois Assessment Official. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University.
Clerk: Dayna Schickedanz
Dayna Schickedanz was appointed Normal Township Clerk August 2022. Her past community service includes a four year term as a Normal Township Trustee.
Highway Commissioner: Arin Rader
Arin Rader serves as Normal Township Highway Commissioner where he maintains the country roads north of Normal including snow removal, road maintenance and resurfacing, signage and right-of-way work. Arin grew up in Normal Township on his family’s farm. He attended Normal Community West High school, graduating in 1999. After high school, he received an associates degree in Diesel Power Equipment Technology and then finished with a bachelors degree in Agriculture Industry Management from Illinois State University. He and his wife Abby and their children Kinslee and Kash live on the north side of Normal. Abby is a teacher at Thomas Metcalf School in Normal, where their kids attend, as well.
Supervisor and Chair of the Board of Trustees: Krystle Able
Krystle Able became Normal Township Supervisor May 19, 2025. Krystle chairs the Normal Township Board, manages the township’s finances, oversees the General Assistance Office, and works with the team at ARC to continue growth and innovation in senior services.
kable@normaltownship.org
Township Trustees:
Nayoka Griffis- Trustee
Jodi Slothower became a Normal Township Trustee November 22 2025.
Dylan Hile-Broad - Trustee
Dylan Hile-Broad became a Normal Township Trustee May 19 2025.
dhilebroad@normaltownship.org
Tanner Starr - Trustee
Natasha Syed - Trustee
Board Meetings:
The monthly board meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday following the first Monday of each month at 6:00 PM, at the Normal Township Hall. All citizens of Normal Township are welcome to attend these meetings. See a list of approved meeting dates.