Local Politics

On August 3rd, Julie Laut took over the recently vacant Ward 2 seat on Urbana's City Council. She's progressive, a historian, and a community organizer. 

The Champaign-Urbana chapter of Showing Up For Racial Justice offers some easily accessible actions for this week. 

Urbana Police Lieutenant Joel Sanders brought a proposal to the Urbana City Council that would address policing of citizens in crisis. 

Erin talks with Circuit Judge candidate Ramona Sullivan about the primary season during COVID, her election night, and how campaigning in 2020 has been different from her other races.

Julie hears from Cynthia Fears, candidate for Champaign County Board District 9.

Julie hears from Champaign County Board Chair Giraldo Rosales, who is running for re-election in County Board District 8. 

Julie speaks to Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons about his past year on the job and the upcoming election. 

Julie speaks with Jennifer Straub, a candidate for Champaign County Board District 9. 

Julie chats with Emily Rodriguez, primary candidate for County Board District 8.