Office of the Mayor

Diane Wolfe Marlin serves as the City of Urbana’s 50th Mayor. Her administration has restored the City’s financial health, modernized government systems and processes, addressed the backlog of public infrastructure needs, promoted economic development, explored public safety response alternatives, invested in emergency and affordable housing, and strengthened community relationships. 

City administration worked closely with countywide partners to protect the health of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, Champaign County had the second lowest COVID-19 death rate in the State of Illinois. The City is utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) relief funds to promote housing and food security, health and well-being, education, and business recovery.  

Major Duties of the Mayor

The City of Urbana has a Mayor-Aldermanic form of government. As required by Illinois State Statute and Urbana City Code, the Mayor:

• Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City
• Appoints the City Administrator, Department Heads, Chiefs, City Attorney, and City Engineer with the advice and consent of the City Council
• Appoints members of City Boards and Commissions with the advice and consent of the City Council
• Represents the City on various intergovernmental boards and commissions.
• Chairs City Council meetings
• Serves as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner
• Works with City Council to develop Mayor/Council Goals
• Works with City Staff to implement Mayor/Council Goals
• Presents the Annual City Budget Proposal
• Presents Proclamations and other Recognitions 
   

Proclamation Request

At the Mayor's discretion, a Proclamation can be issued for noteworthy local events or persons that deserve special recognition.

If you would like to request a Proclamation, please go to Proclamation request page and fill out the form and submit your request four to six weeks before it is needed to allow adequate time for your request to be considered.