NEWS ABOUT DAVID HORN - DECATUR CITY COUNCIL
David Horn is honored to serve as a member of the Decatur City Council. Below is information about recent and upcoming city council meetings, as well as the latest news about David's work on the council.
Sunday, April 28, 2024 2:33 PM
The utility tax loophole should end for the largest users of fossil fuels
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:53 PM
Not annexing properties ignores safety risks and is arbitrary and capricious
Sunday, April 14, 2024 4:30 PM
Delipidated buildings are a public safety threat. Their removal revitalizes neighborhoods and promotes economic development
Thursday, March 28, 2024 4:52 PM
Councilman David Horn welcomes return of City Manager Gleason despite poor process
Thursday, March 28, 2024 4:40 PM
Councilman Horn has numerous concerns about premium yard waste program
Thursday, March 28, 2024 4:40 PM
Councilman David Horn expresses concern about premium yard waste program
Thursday, January 18, 2024 6:44 PM
Councilman Horn supports continued upgrade of outdoor emergency sirens
Monday, December 18, 2023 3:31 PM
Property tax increase and a new childcare facility highlight last council meeting of 2023
Saturday, December 9, 2023 12:53 PM
Councilman Horn expresses concern about the pace of Lake Decatur protection efforts
Saturday, December 9, 2023 12:45 PM
Councilman David Horn argues 2024 budget falls short in addressing Decatur's most pressing need
Sunday, December 3, 2023 4:29 PM
2024 budget, garbage and Lake Decatur are topics at next council meeting
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 7:47 AM
Councilman David Horn argues that property tax increases should only include city's new economic developments
Monday, October 16, 2023 12:32 PM
Decatur should focus on CO2 sequestration projects with greatest economic impact
Sunday, October 15, 2023 7:25 PM
Is a large property tax increase coming to Decatur residents in 2024?
Thursday, October 12, 2023 6:32 PM
Decatur's population is declining. Will traditional economic growth reverse the trend?
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:40 AM
Update: Despite dredging Lake Decatur, city to spend millions to increase water supply
Sunday, September 24, 2023 6:16 PM
Despite dredging Lake Decatur, city to spend millions more to increase water supply
Monday, September 11, 2023 6:48 PM
Thoughts and prayers are with the individuals and families impacted by the explosion at ADM
Sunday, September 10, 2023 4:37 PM
Decatur to continue shutting off water to residences during excessive heat warnings
Friday, September 8, 2023 9:14 AM
Proposed electric rate hikes may negatively impact Decatur residents
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 5:13 PM
It is time to end residential water shutoffs during excessive heat warnings
Sunday, August 20, 2023 2:24 PM
New animal control policy places undue burden on Decatur veterinary clinics
Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:52 AM
Decatur City Council to create a vision statement for the city without asking for public input
Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:52 AM
Decatur City Council to create a vision statement for the city without asking for public input
Sunday, July 30, 2023 4:43 PM
The first cannabis dispensary has opened in Macon County. The next one should be in Decatur
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:27 PM
Tattoo artists should be allowed to perform their artistry in downtown Decatur
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:27 PM
Tattoo artists should be allowed to perform their artistry in downtown Decatur
Thursday, June 22, 2023 5:16 PM
Decatur residents have spoken. Reduce the number of gambling establishments
Monday, June 19, 2023 8:01 PM
City staff propose rerouting $1 million in neighborhood revitalization funds to unrelated projects
Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:17 PM
Decatur residents lost $46.9 million to video gambling in the last 12 months
Monday, June 5, 2023 3:34 PM
Is urban agriculture one solution to gun violence in Decatur?
Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:53 PM
Decatur's population continues to decline
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 7:06 PM
Decatur City Councilman David Horn supports eliminating city council policies that have limited minority viewpoints
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 7:02 PM
City council member David Horn expresses support for greater assistance to those experiencing homelessness
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 7:00 PM
Councilman David Horn expresses concerns about high water rate increases for Decatur residents
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 6:57 PM
Thank you Decatur Police Officers
Sunday, March 19, 2023 10:17 AM
Should ADM Co. be allowed to store an air pollutant under the city of Decatur?
Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:02 PM
Thank you Macon County Continuum of Care
Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:01 PM
Councilman David Horn advocates for the removal of blight to reduce crime and gun violence
Thursday, March 9, 2023 6:56 PM
City Councilmember David Horn supports demolition of former school
Thursday, March 9, 2023 6:56 PM
City Councilmember David Horn supports demolition of former school
Sunday, February 12, 2023 12:19 PM
Economic mobility begins with housing stability. The Decatur City Council must do more to improve where people live
Sunday, February 12, 2023 12:17 PM
Councilman David Horn expresses concern about recent shooting near Millikin University
Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:19 AM
City Councilmember David Horn supports and wants to expand free city bus rides for students
Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:17 AM
Councilman David Horn advocates for more funding for residential roof replacements
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 4:31 PM
The role of blight removal in reducing Decatur's gun violence
Thursday, January 26, 2023 4:51 PM
Shootings are down and structure fires are up in Decatur
Friday, January 20, 2023 1:48 PM
Financial assistance available to replace private water service lines that have lead
Thursday, January 19, 2023 5:04 PM
City council member David Horn supports reduction in number of gambling establishments
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 5:04 PM
Councilman David Horn strongly supports reducing the number of gambling establishments in Decatur
Friday, January 13, 2023 3:56 PM
Moratorium on new gambling establishments, downtown food trucks, and demolition of a former school on the next agenda
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 5:13 PM
As national day of racial healing nears city council must do more
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 8:22 AM
Councilman David Horn supports rental registration ordinance to protect both tenants and landlords
Sunday, January 8, 2023 1:30 PM
Good, bad, and ugly of Decatur's neighborhood revitalization efforts
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 7:11 PM
Its past time to say goodbye to unsafe structures in Decatur
Friday, December 23, 2022 9:13 AM
Decatur's most vulnerable suffer greatest losses from city actions
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 3:39 PM
Decatur's urban core is burning. The city must do more to put out the flames
Saturday, December 17, 2022 2:38 PM
Rising pension obligations are not the greatest barrier to reducing Decatur's property taxes
Saturday, December 10, 2022 11:24 AM
Decatur and its public schools should collaborate more. The city's budget is a barrier
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:30 PM
Decatur criminalizes homelessness by closing downtown parks at night and fining violators
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:28 PM
City council member David Horn expresses concern about closing downtown parks during evening hours
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:23 PM
Councilman David Horn expresses concern about homeless individuals being fined for using public parks
Thursday, December 1, 2022 9:22 PM
A $150 fine awaits people visiting Central Park after hours
Monday, November 21, 2022 1:28 PM
Calls for service continue to rise for Decatur Fire Department
Sunday, November 6, 2022 12:50 PM
Decatur is focused on the wrong recession
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 7:13 PM
Former fire station #3 to be renovated into new apartments
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 7:07 PM
Regulatory flexibility could save $5 million for Decatur taxpayers
Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:14 AM
Community leaders respond to recent shooting of two Decatur Police Officers
Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:10 AM
Preston Jackson Park dedicated
Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:06 AM
Thoughts and prayers are with Decatur Police Officers shot in the line of duty
Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:03 AM
Property tax levy to be discussed at next Decatur City Council meeting
Sunday, October 2, 2022 4:52 PM
Decatur Civic Center may be getting covered parking that generates solar energy
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 7:01 PM
Decatur residents lost $46.2 million to video gambling in the last 12 months
Sunday, September 18, 2022 4:01 PM
Happy Pride Day Decatur, Illinois
Sunday, September 4, 2022 4:06 PM
Gambling and laundry don't mix: A Wash & Win is a losing proposition
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 8:09 PM
David Horn expresses concern about selling greenspace near Sangamon River
Monday, July 11, 2022 1:21 PM
Councilman David Horn supports having a cannabis dispensary in Decatur
Monday, July 11, 2022 1:19 PM