Presentations Made to University of Illinois Environmental Leadership Program

On January 17, 2025, Council Member Kathy Shannon and Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton presented at the Environmental Leadership Program at the University of Illinois. Council Member Shannon spoke about her experiences as a City Council member, provided suggestions on how residents can advocate more effectively, and explained how the City’s land use policy can have a dramatic impact on climate change and the environment.  Following her presentation, Jeff Hamilton provided an overview of Champaign’s Council-Manager form of government and explained how policy issues are brought forward for City Council deliberation. Approximately 30 students attended the presentations in person or virtually. The students were engaged and asked good questions following each presentation. This is the fourth year the City has been invited to present information to the Environmental Leadership Program.