Rock Island city clerk Samantha Gange poses for a photo at City Hall Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Rock Island.
Samantha Gange is the new Rock Island city clerk.
When Samantha Gange saw the posting for Rock Island city clerk, she knew it was the perfect job for her.
Gange brings plenty of experience to City Hall, most recently serving as director of quality assurance at Arrowhead Youth and Family Services for two years. Prior to that, she spent eight years working at Black Hawk College, three of them as assistant to the vice president for instruction.Â
“My heart has always been in the public sector,” she said. “When I saw this posting for the city clerk position, it took all of my skills through the years in one job description. I’ve always had a passion for serving people, that’s just where my heart is.”
Gange began working as clerk Aug. 9 and will be officially appointed during the Sept. 27 city council meeting.Â
Gange earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Kentucky in Lexington and her master’s degree in public administration from the University of Illinois, Springfield.Â
During her time at the University of Kentucky, she worked as an assistant for the law professors. After graduation, she was able to put her political science degree to use.Â
