City Of Carmi – Contact / Information Page

After-Hours & Weekend Emergencies

For power outages or water leaks, call 618-382-5555, wait for the menu, and select Option 2.

If service isn’t restored within a reasonable time, please call again to report the issue.

Spotted a fire or downed power lines? Call 911 immediately. Keep a safe distance from downed lines and evacuate any hazardous areas.

Billing Information

Billing Inquiries

For questions about your bill, contact Carmi Light and Water at 618-382-5555.

Disconnection Policy

Disconnections occur on the last Wednesday of each month, as noted on your bill. For details on recent updates effective November 1, 2024, see Ordinance 1634.

Payment Assistance

Need help paying your bill? Contact Wabash Area Development, Inc. at 618-384-5541 or your local Township Office.

City Officials

Mayor: Jeff Pollard
Office: 618-382-8118 | Fax: 618-382-3458

City Clerk: Cynthia J. Attebury
Office: 618-384-2001 | Fax: 618-382-3458

Treasurer: Stacy Courson
Office: 618-384-2326 | Fax: 618-382-3458

Administrator: Holly Healy
Office: 618-382-8118 | Fax: 618-382-3458

Aldermen

Ward I: Sheila Jo Headlee – 618-383-2715
Ward I: Jeremy Courson – 618-384-6784

Ward II: Doug Hays – 618-383-2190
Ward II: Mike Knight – 618-387-1146

Ward III: Mark W. Blake – 618-383-2019
Ward III: Steve Winkleman – 618-384-1100

Ward IV: Lacey Bradshaw – 618-384-8726
Ward IV: Tracy Nelson – 618-384-7312

For non-emergency issues, contact your alderman. Not sure who represents you? Use the map below or refer to the list of officials above.

View City Codes and Regulations

For additional permits or applications, contact City Clerk Cynthia Attebury:
Office: 618-384-2001 | Fax: 618-382-3458

Public Works

Supervisor: Brad Attebury – 618-382-5555 ext. 213
Services and Inspection: Todd Large – 618-382-5555
Airport: Southern Illinois Aerial Maintenance – 618-380-4211
Animal Control: Linda Aud – 618-382-5555 or 618-383-1563 (Cell)
City Garage: John Rush – 618-382-5521
Library: Gayle Lane – 618-382-5277
Light & Water Office: 618-382-5555
Light Plant: Sarah Buttry – 618-382-5015
Line Maintenance: Matt Gilpin – 618-382-7094
Parks/Cemetery: Billy Taylor – 618-382-2693
Sewer: Keith Large – 618-382-5265
Streets & Alleys: Jack Baker – 618-382-7421
Waste Water Treatment Plant: Don Davis – 618-384-5401
Water: Trevor Nelson – 618-382-5265
Water Wells: Kurt Cleveland – 618-382-8932

County Services

White County Courthouse: Visit Website
White County Ambulance Service: 618-382-8911 | 314 E. Cherry St, Carmi, IL 62821
White County Sheriff Department: Sheriff Website | Jail Website | 618-382-5321 | 108 N. Main Cross, Carmi, IL 62821
Illinois State Police District #19: 618-382-4606 | IL Highway 14, Carmi, IL 62821