Neighborhood Services Implements New Communication Techniques
The Neighborhood Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of existing structures in the community through the enforcement of property maintenance codes and coordination of efforts to achieve compliance with the City’s blight and nuisance abatement programs. Often residents are unaware of Champaign property code requirements. Rather than sending a violation notice to residents […]
City Debuts Video on Police Use of Body Cameras
At the March 28 city council meeting the Body Cameras: CPD’s New Tool to Protect & Serve video had its première viewing. The Champaign Police Department will soon be using body cameras as a new tool to protect & serve. This informational video explains how the police department will use the cameras and your rights when being recorded. The video was […]
City of Champaign Joins “Nextdoor”
Last week, the City of Champaign was approved for an agency account on the popular social media platform Nextdoor. Nextdoor – a system that uses geographical areas to promote conversation between neighbors – has been increasingly used by Champaign residents, and currently has more than 5,200 members in the Champaign area. The ability to communicate directly to targeted […]
Public Survey to Measure Effectiveness of City Communications
The City of Champaign is committed to achieving excellence communicating with those we serve. In our ongoing efforts to attain that goal, the City has launched a new public survey to measure the effectiveness of our communications and to learn about areas in which we can improve. The City encourages residents to take a short […]