Treasurer's Office

Mission Statement

Gail Valle As Treasurer, I consider it my Duty and Privilege to continually improve my natural ability and usefulness as a public official by serving the best interest of all people and performing all tasks that may be mine with a practical, harmonious and constructive attitude of goodwill. I encourage the use of resources and technologies to further enhance the professionalism of the office, while at the same time conveying to the public the importance of professionalism and competency in the position of City Treasurer.

Contact the Treasurer

Gail Valle
City Treasurer
City of Granite City
2000 Edison Avenue, Room 2
Granite City, IL 62040

618.452.6207 x2123 Phone
618.452.6263 Fax

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

STAFF
Name Title Phone Number
Shari Grim Deputy Treasurer    x2124
Dana Endicott Collection Clerk    x2127
Erin Jackson Collection Clerk    x2126

Responsibilities of the Office of the City Treasurer

The Office of the City Treasurer receives deposits and accounts for all monies paid to the City. The Treasurer makes disbursements of Accounts Payable and Payroll that have been authorized by the City Council and invests the City funds that are not needed to meet current expenditures.

The Office of the City Treasurer maintains financial and accounting records, reports and statements. The work is performed in accordance with State Statutes and City Ordinances and is subject to review by the Mayor and City Council.

The Treasurer assists with and maintains records for the various bond issues and also acts as paying agent for bond issues.

The Treasurer is the Custodian of the Fire and Police Pension funds. The Treasurer receives and accounts for all monies paid to the pension funds, prepares all disbursements, prepares monthly investment reports and all other reports for the pension funds.