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 […]
Community Gun Violence Response Meeting
On August 5, a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting was held at Garden Hills Elementary School from 4 to 5:30p.m. The meeting was hosted by the Equity and Engagement Department in collaboration with the CU Trauma and Resilience Initiative. The meeting was attended by City Council members Vanna Pianfetti, Will Kyles, Kathy Shannon, and Jamar […]
Day of Forgiveness
On December 13, 2023 community members were invited to participate in the first ever ‘Day of Forgiveness’ in Champaign County. This Day of Forgiveness began the night before when families impacted by gun violence were able to have a meal with Dr. Tony Davis, a gun violence survivor himself, to discuss grief and the journey of forgiveness. The following […]
City Celebrates 2023 CU Pride Fest and Parade!
On September 30, 2023, the City of Champaign joined the CU Pride Fest and Parade to celebrate everything that makes us fabulous! Council members, Alicia Beck, Matthew Gladney, Kathy Shannon, Michael Foellmer and City Staff from the Equity & Engagement Department, Public Works, Neighborhood Services Department, and Planning Department all came out to walk in […]
Oaths of Office Ceremony
At the beginning of the May 2, 2023, City Council meeting, Mayor Feinen and Council Members Gladney, Kyles, and Shannon took their oath of office to start their new terms. The Mayor and At Large Council Members were joined by their family members for the occasion. Each also provided brief remarks after taking their oaths. […]