Academic Night at Booker T. Washington
On September 26, 2024, Tracy Parsons and Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department, in addition to City Council member, Will Kyles, attended the Family Academic Night at Booker T. Washington Elementary School. This event brought together parents and children to foster meaningful connections with school staff and enhance academic support. Parents received valuable […]
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 […]
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. […]
Garden Hills Clean and Green
The Garden Hills Clean and Green committee held a street clean-up on Saturday, May 24, 2014. David Oliver, Code Compliance Manager, was on hand to assist the group with litter removal along Paula Drive. The group was assisted by Councilmember Will Kyles and a group of youth from Restoration Urban Ministries. Prior to the clean […]