City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. There was an error processing your request. Williams said city salaries are out of whack. The candidates for Danville mayor debated for the last time Thursday, March 31 before the Tuesday, April 5 election. Williams said all partner agencies should give aldermen quarterly financial reports and annual budgets. CANDIDATE NAME . Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Note that it is possible for multiple persons to share the same name. A dozen of those salaries have increased 24 percent to 43 percent in five years, but some took on new responsibilities after city cuts, and all non-union workers took a wage freeze two years ago. High 68F. Articles on each candidate will appear on the following days: DANVILLE – Rickey Williams Jr. was first elected alderman in Danville two years ago and now is one of five candidates in Tuesday's primary for mayor. Williams said he would like to reallocate some of the hotel-motel tax, liquor tax and telecommunications tax revenue, so the funds benefit more of the community. Danville, Illinois (IL) Political Contributions by Individuals Important note: This list is based on the data made publicly available by the Federal Election Commission. 8 talking about this. Danville mayor candidates: Rickey Williams Jr. 'The best strategy forward is the simplest one', 2 Champaign mall stores have boarded their windows in advance of Election Day, Coronavirus response | Ask the Admin: About hospitalizations, Bars and restaurants defying state order face enforcement action, Election Day shadowed by threats of legal challenges, Tax question, Senate, House races on ballot in Illinois, Friday's coronavirus updates: 2 Champaign County restaurants push back against new Region 6 restrictions; 'I’m fighting for every small business out there,' says owner of Sadorus bar, UI police arrest man in Urbana in kidnapping scheme apparently originating in Mexico, Ex-teaching assistant gets probation for sexually abusing 14-year-old student, New canoe/kayak launch officially open in Mahomet, Thursday's coronavirus updates: Pritzker: 'I'm afraid we can expect worse to come'; Vermilion County adds 33 cases; restrictions could come Friday for Region 6.
He is running against current Mayor Scott Eisenhauer and challengers Jim McMahon, David Quick and Donald Nord, who is also a write-in candidate. Unintentional errors are possible. Non-partisan and nonprofit since 1988. "I can't give out large raises to non-union guys and expect union guys to not want their share too," he said. With several thousand a year, he said, it could add up and would not affect citizens financially but would recoup some costs. Success! He said expenses should be prioritized by determining what services the city must, by law, provide, then what it should do, and, if there's money left, what it would like to do.
He would cut mid-level management positions, he said, in the public works department, for example. Democrat : Republican .
He said he would consider charging a fee of $50 to $100 to the insurance companies of citizens or businesses for every fire call. Vote Smart provides free, unbiased, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting. A portion of the telecommunication tax goes to Vermilion Advantage, and half of the liquor tax goes to the arena. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. Some parts © 2020 Advameg, Inc. A Danville native and executive director of the Boys and Girls Club, Williams, 33, is one of two write-in candidates. Auditor : Democrat Subscribe to our newsletters to get updates about Illinois Public Media's role in giving voice to local arts, education, new ideas, and community needs, sent straight to your inbox. Use at your own risk. They tackled a range of issues from their integrity on the campaign trail, to their views on public housing, to whether they would support bringing a casino to the city. He said cuts would include combining and eliminating positions, but not front-line workers. Please direct any inquiries or corrections to the FEC. Sunny.