Before being elected as the City Clerk, Judy was elected and served as an alderwoman in Granite City’s Sixth Ward. She also served on numerous council committees through the years. Judy also brought Santa’s Cabin back to the city and established the city’s own Santa’s Holiday Avenue Parade that ushered Santa Claus to his cabin year after year, a beloved Christmas holiday tradition. Judy Whitaker was one of a kind and her impact on Granite City will never be forgotten.