Montgomery County Board Meeting | Nov. 12, 2025

Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board filled two high-profile vacancies on Tuesday, appointing a new State’s Attorney and a Supervisor of Assessments to four-year terms.

Appointments Key Points:

• State’s Attorney: Brian Shaw was appointed as the new Montgomery County State’s Attorney following a recommendation from the Republican Central Committee.

• Supervisor of Assessments: Tysha Mullen was appointed to a four-year term after passing the state examination with high marks.

• Salaries Set: Mullen’s starting salary was set at $72,500.

HILLSBORO, Ill. – The Montgomery County Board on Tuesday, November 12, 2025, formally appointed leadership for two key county offices.

Chairman Doug Donaldson presented a letter from the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee recommending Brian Shaw to fill the vacancy for State’s Attorney. The board voted unanimously to appoint Shaw to the position.

In a separate action, the board appointed Tysha Mullen as the Montgomery County Supervisor of Assessments. Development & Personnel Committee Chairman Chad Ruppert reported that Mullen passed the required state examination on her first attempt with an “extremely high score.”

Mullen was appointed to a four-year term beginning December 1, 2025, with a starting salary of $72,500. County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser administered the oath of office to Mullen immediately following the vote.

Additionally, the board approved a salary increase for the County Engineer. Resolution 2025-10 sets the engineer’s salary at $137,546 for FY2026, representing a 4% increase. This compromise figure was reached after the Roads & Bridges committee debated between the state’s recommended 3% and a possible 5% increase.