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, 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
Decatur City Council member David Horn discusses replacing the city's ambulance service
Monday, July 11, 2022 1:11 PM
Selling greenspace within a floodplain for a development is poor public policy
Thursday, June 2, 2022 9:52 AM
Decatur has created the village needed to reduce gun violence
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 11:17 AM
Decatur's population falls below 70,000
Thursday, May 19, 2022 4:47 PM
Councilman David Horn supports food trucks in downtown Decatur
Sunday, May 15, 2022 1:35 PM
Decatur City Council member David Horn advocates for permitting food trucks in downtown Decatur
Sunday, May 15, 2022 1:30 PM
Should Decatur name one of its downtown parks in honor of Preston Jackson?
Thursday, April 21, 2022 10:14 AM
David Horn continues to support having a cannabis dispensary in Decatur
Thursday, April 21, 2022 10:12 AM
Councilman David Horn advocates for lower fees for boating on Lake Decatur
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 8:33 AM
Decatur City Council member David Horn discusses opportunities for students to become more involved
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 8:30 AM
Neighborhood revitalization is a public safety issue
Sunday, March 27, 2022 2:02 PM
Should food trucks be allowed in downtown Decatur?
Thursday, March 24, 2022 6:50 PM
Councilman David Horn supportive of permitting food trucks in downtown Decatur
Thursday, March 24, 2022 6:46 PM
City Council approves installation of additional boat docks on Lake Decatur
Sunday, March 20, 2022 11:33 AM
Crime in Decatur is decreasing
Sunday, March 20, 2022 11:29 AM
Should the city ban citizens from having new private docks in the NW corner of Lake Decatur?
Saturday, March 12, 2022 3:50 PM
Decatur has accumulated $3.5 million in excess funds. Should the money be given back to residents and/or spent on strategic priorities?
Saturday, March 12, 2022 3:48 PM
Decatur City Council member David Horn votes to stop liquor sales at drive-thru windows after 10 o'clock
Saturday, March 12, 2022 3:44 PM
Councilman David Horn supports stopping alcohol sales at drive-thru windows beginning at 10 PM
Sunday, March 6, 2022 12:38 PM
Decatur to consider reducing hours of operation of drive-thru alcohol windows. Should the city ban them altogether?
Thursday, February 24, 2022 7:30 PM
City Council member David Horn supports more neighborhood cameras in order to solve crimes
Thursday, February 24, 2022 7:27 PM
Councilman David Horn argues for additional neighborhood cameras
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 7:32 PM
Decatur may have turned the corner on reducing gun violence
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 10:02 AM
Councilman Horn advocates for demolition costs being paid by property owners
Saturday, February 5, 2022 12:43 PM
Burnt down building in Decatur to be demolished at taxpayer expense
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 7:27 PM
There were 41 COVID-19 related deaths in Macon County in January
Sunday, January 30, 2022 1:47 PM
Nearly 9% of Macon County residents tested positive for COVID-19 in the first four weeks of 2022
Sunday, January 23, 2022 1:12 PM
7% of Macon County residents tested positive for COVID-19 in the first three weeks of 2022
Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:45 PM
When it comes to public safety, following laws should not be a matter of convenience
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 9:22 AM
Councilman David Horn advocates for enforcement of Decatur's COVID-19 safety laws
Sunday, January 16, 2022 9:58 AM
Nearly 5% of Macon County residents tested positive for COVID-19 in the first two weeks of 2022
Sunday, January 9, 2022 9:45 AM
Lack of enforcement of COVID-19 safety laws leaves Decatur residents with fewer options to safely meet basic needs
Saturday, January 8, 2022 1:08 PM
Thoughts and prayers are with Decatur Police Officer injured in the line of duty
Thursday, January 6, 2022 10:42 AM
Macon County COVID-19 positivity rate soars above 20% as widespread safety law violations continue unabated
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:55 AM
Council member David Horn calls for increased enforcement of Decatur's COVID-19 safety laws
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 9:45 AM
Councilman David Horn expresses concern over lack of enforcement of COVID-19 laws and subsequent unsafe working conditions
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 9:38 AM
Decatur City Council member David Horn discusses importance of demolishing dilapidated structures
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 9:35 AM
Decatur City Council tables discussion of raising video gambling license fees
Monday, January 3, 2022 8:43 AM
Decatur residents lost $43.9 million to video gambling in last 12 months
Friday, December 31, 2021 12:26 PM
Decatur City Council to discuss enforcement of COVID-19 safety laws
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 2:17 PM
Has Decatur turned the corner on reducing gun violence?
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:01 AM
As COVID-19 surges in Decatur, Macon County Board of Health votes to reduce the amount of information it provides to the public
Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:05 PM
Councilman Horn expresses concern about using certain funding sources for water project
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 11:59 AM
For Decatur residents, the worst health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may be ahead of us
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 6:28 PM
Councilman David Horn expresses support for a cannabis dispensary in Decatur
Saturday, October 9, 2021 7:56 AM
Decatur City Council member David Horn discusses strategic planning session
Saturday, October 9, 2021 7:52 AM
Councilman Horn supports including fostering equitable relationships as a strategic goal of the Decatur City Council
Sunday, October 3, 2021 6:56 PM
Neighborhood revitalization, public safety, and new revenue sources to be discussed at special city council meeting
Sunday, October 3, 2021 6:43 PM
Macon County has highest per capita death rate from COVID-19 of any central Illinois county with a mid-size city
Sunday, October 3, 2021 1:07 PM
Preservation of affordable housing and reducing emergency vehicle response time on agenda for city council meeting
Saturday, October 2, 2021 2:19 PM
The number of cases of COVID-19 in children under 10 has increased 84% in 16 weeks in Macon County
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 7:31 PM
Decatur's strategic priorities to be discussed at special city council meeting
Saturday, September 25, 2021 2:41 PM
There were eight COVID-19 related deaths in Macon County last week
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 7:26 AM
City council member David Horn expresses concerns about continued gun violence and discusses ways to reduce it
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 7:23 AM
Councilman David Horn supports removal of residency requirement in effort to fill open city positions
Sunday, September 19, 2021 4:22 PM
Eliminating the residency requirement and property tax levy on agenda for next Decatur City Council meeting
Saturday, September 18, 2021 11:54 AM
