New Episode of Champaign Spotlight Features Khalil Zaied
The latest episode of the City’s talk show Champaign Spotlight debuted March 31, 2023 and features a conversation with the City’s new Public Works Director – Khalil Zaied. Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton had the chance to sit down with Mr. Zaied to learn more about his background and previous work experiences. Mr. Zaied also explains […]
New Episode of Champaign Spotlight Features Chief of Police Timothy T. Tyler
The City’s video magazine show, Champaign Spotlight, puts the spotlight on the people, programs, and events of the City of Champaign. The latest episode debuted this week and features an interview by Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton with Chief of Police Timothy T. Tyler. Chief Tyler shares some details about his amazing career before joining the […]
City Staff Presents to Environmental Leadership Program
On February 17, 2023, Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton spoke with students enrolled in the University of Illinois’ Environmental Leadership Program. The presentation featured an overview of the Council-Manager form of government and policy development at the local level. Approximately 25 students attended in person and more attended via Zoom. The students were engaged and asked […]
City Staffer Presents at ILCMA Winter Conference
On February 9, 2023, Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton participated in a panel presentation at the Illinois City/County Management Association’s (ILCMA) Winter Conference in Normal, Illinois. The presentation titled “Don’t Get Bitten by the Social Media Beast” provided tips about how local governments can use social media to better engage with residents. The panel shared information […]
New Champaign Spotlight Features Rachel Joy
The City’s video magazine show, Champaign Spotlight, is back! Each episode of the show puts the spotlight on the people, programs, and events of the City of Champaign. The latest episode features Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton interviewing Equity and Engagement Director Rachel Joy. Rachel first shares how the department was formed to meet the needs […]
City Staff Presents at University of Illinois’ Environmental Leadership Program
On February 25, 2022, Communications Manager Jeff Hamilton (City Manager’s Office) presented to a hybrid in-person/virtual class participating in the Environmental Leadership Program sponsored by the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the University of Illinois. The program was developed to educate and encourage students to become more involved in the development of public […]