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Sean R. Stegall

Sean R. Stegall is the Assistant City Manager and Budget Director for the City of Elgin, IL.  The City of Elgin is a rapidly growing full-service community with a population of approximately 100,000.  In his role as Budget Director, Sean is responsible for the preparation, execution and monitoring of a budget of $277,000,000.  In addition, Sean is charged with development of the five (5) year financial plans for the City’s major operating funds.

Sean’s other duties encompass a wide range of activities including the direct supervision of the Parks and Recreation Department, Legislative Affairs, Public Information, Neighborhood Engagement and Planning and Hispanic Outreach.  Sean also works directly with the Elgin City Council and the City Manager on all critical projects and issues related to the formulation of city policy and serves on the board of several not-for-profit agencies including United Way, the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Well-Child Center.

Prior to his appointment in Elgin, Sean served as Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services for the City of Batavia, NY. Sean was responsible for serving as the City Manager’s primary aide in executing the city’s administrative affairs.  As the Director of Administrative Services, he was responsible for directing the Bureaus of Clerk-Treasurer, Personnel, Finance, City Assessment and Information Systems.  In addition, he served as the city’s personnel officer, risk manager, purchasing agent, chief financial officer and information technology administrator.

Sean served as a consultant for the Wisconsin Office of David M. Griffiths & Associates providing cost accounting and financial analysis for cities and counties throughout Wisconsin.  Prior to this assignment, Sean was the Graduate Intern for the City of St. Charles, IL.

Sean graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1995.  He received his Master’s in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University in 1997.  He is a 2004 Graduate of the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia.  He has also earned recognition by the International City/County Management Association as a Credentialed Manager.

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