The Champaign City Council is made up of nine members. The Mayor and three members are elected at-large; five Council members are elected by district. City Council members are elected to four-year staggering terms. The City Council also serves as the City of Champaign Township Board of Trustees.
Organizational Philosophy Statement
Mayor and Council Requirements and Salaries
The Mayor and City Council must reside in Champaign for at least one (1) year prior to running for office and the five (5) district Council Members must reside in their district. The annual salary of the Mayor is $35,000 and the annual salary of Council Members is $5,000.
City Council Member Information
Don Gerard, Mayor
1403 W. Green St.
Champaign, IL 61821
Mayor / Liquor Commissioner’s Office
102 North Neil St.
Champaign, IL 61820
Term Expires 2015
O: 217/403-8720
E: MayorGerard@ci.champaign.il.us
Will Kyles
Council Member – District 1
408 Taylor Thomas Lane
Champaign, IL 61820
Term Expires 2013
Cell: 217-552-3625
E: WillKyles@ci.champaign.il.us
Michael La Due
Council Member–District 2
1005 S. Sixth St., Apt. #28
Champaign, IL 61820
Term Expires 2013
H: 217/367-5536
E: michael.ladue@ci.champaign.il.us
Kyle Harrison
Council Member – District 3
P.O. Box 7601
Champaign, IL 61826
Term Expires 2013
Phone: 217-714-8016
E: KyleHarrison@ci.champaign.il.us
Marci Dodds
Council Member–District 4
1005 W. University Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
Term Expires 2013
H: 217/351-4765
O: 217/351-4765
E: marcidodds@ci.champaign.il.us
Paul Faraci
Council Member–District 5
1804 Vale St.
Champaign, IL 61822
Term Expires 2013
C: 217/369-8365
E: paulfaraci@ci.champaign.il.us
Thomas Bruno
Deputy Mayor
Council Member–At Large
1109 W. Park Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821
Term Expires 2015
H: 217/398-2191
O: 217/328-6000
E: tombruno@ci.champaign.il.us
Deborah Frank Feinen
Council Member–At Large
1202 Mayfair Road
Champaign, 61821
Term expires 2015
H: 217/356-2086
O: 217/359-1000 Ext. 123
E: DeborahFrankFeinen@ci.champaign.il.us
Karen Foster
Council Member–At Large
2113 Blackthorn Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
Term Expires 2015
H: 217/359-0356
E: KarenFoster@ci.champaign.il.us
City Council Meeting Information
The regular (voting) City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday evenings. The Study Sessions (non-voting) are held on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings. All Council Meetings are held at the City Building in the Council Chambers and begin at 7:00 P.M.
Council Goals 2009-2011 and Vision Statement 2020
The City Council sets the vision for our City and adopts goals to guide decision making at all levels of City government. The goal setting process builds Council consensus on policies and projects that impact City residents, businesses and the community as a whole. The Administration uses the City Council vision and goals to set priorities, direct work activities, and allocate staff and financial resources.
Boards and Commissions Information
Meeting agendas, minutes, and contact information for each of the City’s Boards and Commissions.
