Litchfield Council Appoints Kerry Hopkins as City Clerk

Litchfield City Council Meeting | June 18, 2026

Article Summary: The Litchfield City Council appointed longtime resident Kerry Hopkins as city clerk, effective July 1, succeeding outgoing clerk Vicki Throne, whose final day is June 30.

City Clerk Appointment Key Points:

• The council appointed Kerry Hopkins as city clerk, effective July 1, 2026.
• Hopkins succeeds Vicki Throne, whose last day as clerk is June 30, 2026.
• Mayor Jake Fleming praised Throne’s service and highlighted Hopkins’s community involvement.
• The appointment passed by unanimous roll-call vote.

LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield City Council on Thursday, June 18, 2026, appointed Kerry Hopkins as city clerk, effective July 1, filling the post being vacated by Vicki Throne at the end of the month.

Mayor Jake Fleming introduced Hopkins as a familiar face at council meetings and “an outstanding citizen,” noting his volunteer work and long ties to the community. Hopkins said he works at a local bank — identified in the meeting as Litchfield National Bank — and volunteers with a community organization he named as Hearts United. He also recalled the arrival of businesses such as Dollar Tree and the former Ponderosa over the years, underscoring his long residency in the city.

Alderperson Dwayne Gerl made the motion to appoint Hopkins, which was clarified to take effect July 1, with Throne’s last day as clerk on June 30. Alderperson Josh Hughes seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous roll-call vote.

Fleming used the occasion to thank Throne, who is stepping back to spend more time with family. He credited her with running smooth meetings, keeping the minutes and guiding him through the paperwork. “Vicki, you’ve done a wonderful job,” he said, drawing a round of applause from the council.