Businessman nominated for Vermilion board chairman

DANVILLE – A longtime Danville businessman with nearly 20 years of political experience will likely be the next person to lead the Vermilion County Board.

The Vermilion County Democratic Party over the weekend nominated James "Mouse" McMahon as board chairman. The full-time position pays an annual salary of $59,900.

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