Burns City is located on the 5th floor of Lawson Hall along with Merritt City.

City Officials

State Representative Ryan Schwerman
I live in Libertyville, up in Northern Illinois about 35 minutes from the Wisconsin border. I play basketball and football for my high school. I plan on working in the ancient history area. In addition to this, I am also very tall and skinny

Mayor Dustin Jenson
My name is Dustin Jenson. I play baseball, football, participate in show choir, NHS, math team, and youth group. I believe Boys State is a very good program. It does an extremely good job of combining government learning and fun.

Clerk Kevin Buckert
I am vice president of NHS and Student Council. I am actice in 4-H, drama club, band, and chorus. I play football and basketball and run track. I have a 3.9 GPA and am ranked 2nd in class. I have a part-time job in the summer for Reed's Lawn Care mowing lawns.

Treasurer Tyson Klinzdinst
My name is Tyson Klinedenst. I am from Canton IL. My credentials include Football, baseball, basketball, student Co., Key Club, Tech club, Spanish club, and Ag club.

Supervisor Thomas Olson
I am from Danville. I enjoy being a L33T H4XOR.

Supervisor Aaron Galeener
I am from Marshall, a small town of about 3,600 people. There I play football, baseball, am on the math team, and I'm a member of the National Honor Society.

Ward 1 Alderman Nick Wingo
I'm Nick Wingo; I am an alderman for Burns City in Geiger County. I am from Sesser-Valier High School in Sesser, IL. I play football, basketball, and baseball. I am a member in YMCA Youth-N-Government. I am in National Honor Society, and a member in my school's Outdoorsmen Club.

Ward 2 Alderman Kevin Trimble
I live in Westville and go to Sehlamen high school with a 3.8 GPA and am interested in football and Scholastic Bowl

Ward 3 Alderman Tim Roycroft
From Lombard, Il. 25 miles West of Chicago. Involved in many extracurricular activities. Am a volnteen in my community. Loves trains. Boys State has given me memory I will never forget. Lasting friendships have been formed. My buddies Aaron G and Kevin B will always be my "power." I wants to send a "shoutout" to my girl Julie K. LOVE YA.

Ward 4 Alderman William Miller
I attend Aledo high school. In my spare time I play bass in a band and I enjoy the company of respectable fine, fine young ladies. I also run track. The lawmaking responsibilities of Alderman are very cool.