Tinley Park board confirms pro tem, staff and commission appointments for FY2026
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Summary
The board appointed William Brennan as president pro tem and approved several staff and commission appointments, including Walker Steinke as assistant to the village manager and Brenda McShane as Freedom of Information officer; committee and liaison assignments for fiscal year 2026 were also confirmed.
The Village Board on May 20 confirmed several appointments and committee assignments for fiscal year 2026. Trustees voted to appoint William Brennan as president pro tem, approved committee and commission liaison assignments, and adopted commission appointments for the fiscal year. The board also approved two staff appointments: Walker Steinke as assistant to the village manager (effective June 9) and Brenda McShane as Freedom of Information Officer (effective June 16).
Walker Steinke told the board he was “excited to be here” and said his local government and military experience would help him serve the village. Trustees praised Steinke’s interview and background, and the board recorded the roll-call vote approving his appointment. The board described Brenda McShane as a detail-oriented records manager with a paralegal certificate and approved her appointment to coordinate records disclosure and FOIA responsibilities.
Why it matters: These personnel decisions fill key municipal roles that handle administration, public records and governance continuity. Appointing a president pro tem also clarifies leadership succession for board meetings and procedural duties.
All appointment motions were presented, seconded and approved by roll call. The meeting transcript notes the appointments were eligible for adoption and that nominated individuals will begin in their roles on the effective dates announced at the meeting.
