The City of Litchfield welcomes you to our website. We hope you find the information within this site beneficial to you. Our staff will make every effort to provide you with up-to-date information on city services within Litchfield.

Litchfield is a home rule charter city. It was incorporated in 1872. The first charter was adopted in 1943. The City Council consists of a mayor and six council members. All powers of the City are vested in the Council. The City Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for the day to day operations of the organization.

The Mayor is elected every four years. Council members are elected every four years, three persons every two years. Council members also serve on various committees, commissions and boards such as the Planning Commission, Airport Commission and Library Board, to name a few.