David Cook

Alderman David Cook was appointed to the City Council in November, 2009, and was elected in 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. He grew up in Alaska and Wisconsin, and came to the area to attend Olivet Nazarene University, graduating in 1980. David lived out of the area over the years in California and Wisconsin, then moved to Momence in 2000. He is a landscape designer and owns Art's Landscaping in Bourbonnais, and is an avid gardener. He is involved in various civic organizations. David is Chairman of the Local Improvement Committee and a member of the Budget and Finance and Streets and Alleys Committee.

Contact Info:
815.472.3451
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Tanya Fordahl

Tanya was appointed to City Council by Mayor Steele in August of 2023 and then was elected to the City Council in 2025. She grew up in Momence and is a graduate of Momence High School. While in high school she joined the US Army. She then continued her education at KCC. Tanya is currently a Registered Nurse and has been in the Healthcare Field for over 25 years.

She has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. She enjoys volunteering with local Veteran groups and crafting with her grandchildren. Tanya is chair of the Public relations committee and part of the Police, Ordinance/zoning, water/sewer, and economic development committees. Her goal as chair of the Public relations Committee is to help the community be better informed of events and get more citizens involved in all the entities that make our community great.

Contact Info:
ward3a@cityofmomence.com