"I am thankful to be able to serve the City of Mt. Vernon." 

Councilwoman Holt was born and raised in Mt. Vernon by parents, Maxine and Odie Farris. She has six siblings, three still residing in Mt. Vernon as well as her mother.

She has been married to Cleo Holt for 35 years and they have one son, Larry who is a senior at Howard University in Washington, D.C. 

Councilwoman Holt is a graduate of the Mt. Vernon Township High School, Rend Lake College, and attended classes at S.I.U. Carbondale. She worked at the local Continental Tire plant for 22 years before making a career change. She currently is Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent at the Mt. Vernon Township High School and Executive Secretary to the Board of Education. 

Councilwoman Holt is a member of the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church where she serves as Trustee, Financial Secretary, Youth Sunday School Teacher, Pianist, Choir Director, and Sisters in Christ Mission Teacher.

Her past service includes:

·   Member/secretary of the Mt. Vernon City Schools District 80 School Board

·   Member of the St. Mary’s/Good Samaritan Hospital Board of Associates

·   Board member Jefferson County Comprehensive Services

·   Member/Chairwoman of the City of Mt. Vernon Minority Affairs & Human Resources Commission

·   Recording Secretary to the Parent Body of the Mt. Olive Baptist District

·   Bible Teacher of the Women’s Mission & Education Auxiliary 

Councilwoman Holt enjoys giving inspirational messages at speaking engagements and working on her computer.

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