On Saturday, October 25th, Deputy Mayor Will Kyles along with Council Members Kathy Shannon and Shauna Clayborn, joined Equity and Engagement Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, Justice Victim Advocate Angela Worthey, and members of the Champaign Police Department Command Staff for an inspiring event hosted by the NAACP, centered on “The Fierce Urgency of Now.”
Keynote Speaker Dr. Janette C. Wilson delivered a powerful message about the importance of taking action and doing the work to strengthen our communities in today’s society. Following her address, we celebrated this year’s award recipients, including Chief Timothy Tyler, honored for his retirement after 35 years of military service. Additional honorees included the St. Luke Food Pantry, Urbana Police Chief Larry Boone, and long-time community leader Nathan Dixon.”