Councilman David Horn running for re-election
Dr. David J. Horn will be seeking re-election to the Decatur City Council for the 2025-2029 term. Dr. Horn has proudly served on the council since May 2017. He is a resident-centered city council member focused on improving where we live and enhancing quality of life for all. His priorities include reversing population decline, public safety, job creation, and neighborhood revitalization.
Councilman Horn voted against increasing property taxes and voted no to unnecessary spending. David voted against more gambling establishments in the city and is opposed to carbon sequestration under Lake Decatur. David voted for economic development opportunities and a cannabis dispensary and is a strong proponent of utilizing local labor. David is honored to be endorsed by the Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly.
Councilman Horn received the 2023 Advocate of the Year award from the Macon County Continuum of Care. One of the nominators wrote “Councilman David Horn is a standup citizen and does not back down from doing what is right for those without a voice.” Another wrote: “He is not afraid to stand up for an unpopular viewpoint when it has the city’s residents’ best interests at heart.”
Since being elected in 2017, Councilman Horn has attended every city council meeting, participated in hundreds of community events and meetings, and made himself easily accessible via phone (217-358-5003), e-mail (hornfordecatur@gmail.com), and social media (hornfordecatur.org or facebook.com/hornfordecatur). Through social media, he provides timely information on topics to be discussed at council meetings and his views on city issues. Horn is committed to responding to every correspondence he receives.
Councilman Horn moved to Decatur in 2005 and resides in the West End neighborhood with his life partner Mary Garrison. Horn, age 53, is in his 20th year as a biology professor at Millikin University. David’s combination of skills and experiences within the areas of science, education, government, and private industry has allowed him to effectively serve Decatur residents the past eight years. He is eager to continue to work with citizens and organizations to improve our city in the years ahead.