Items tagged: Dorothy David

City Staff Attend ILCMA Winter Conference

City Manager Dorothy Ann David and Deputy City Manager Joan Walls attended the Illinois City/County Management Association (ILCMA) Winter Conference in Normal, IL February 7-9, 2024. During the conference, Joan Walls was honored with the Life Saver Award, which honors ILCMA members who have provided support and mentoring to members in career transition. In addition, […]


City of Champaign Announces Public Works Director Finalists

After conducting a nationwide search, Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has selected three finalists to interview for the Public Works Director position – Sinan Alpaslan, Benjamin Jordan, and Thomas Somers. Biographical information and a video statement from each finalist are now available on the City’s website at champaignil.gov/pwdirector. For health and safety reasons related […]


Interim Chief of Police Matthew Henson Announces Upcoming Retirement. Deputy Chief Tom Petrilli to be Appointed New Interim Chief

After more than 20 years of service to the City of Champaign, Interim Chief of Police Matthew Henson has announced his intention to retire effective December 16, 2021. Henson has accepted a new position as Director of the Coles-Moultrie County Emergency Communication Center (Coles-Moultrie 911). City Manager Dorothy Ann David has announced that she will […]


Chief of Police Anthony Cobb Appointed to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

On Oct. 30, 2020, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker appointed Champaign Chief of Police Anthony Cobb to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Chief Cobb is slated to serve as a member on the board until August 2023. As a board member, Chief Cobb will play a crucial role in the professionalization of policing […]


City of Champaign Announces Dates for Community Listening Sessions

The City of Champaign is pleased to announce the dates of five community listening sessions and invites members of the public to share their vision for the future of public safety in the City of Champaign. The listening sessions will be used to gather information from the public so it can be shared with the […]


Champaign Connection – Episode 41

The latest episode of Champaign Connection debuts June 1st and runs thru the end of July 2014. Dorothy David (City Manager) reflects back on her first year as City Manager, and talks about  the new experiences she has enjoyed and the City’s continued successes.  Hear why she says Champaign’s future is filled with new and […]