Champaign County Board

C. Pius Weibel, County Board Chair
Thomas E. Betz, Vice-Chair

About the Board

Champaign County was incorporated on February 20, 1833. Township form of government was adopted in 1859.  The County Board currently has 9 Districts, with three members representing each District for a total of 27 Board members.  The County Board Chair is elected from the Board members.  The County currently has two Administrators hired by the County Board to oversee the day-to-day operations of the County. 

Champaign County Board Strategic Plan

VALUES
Diversity
Quality of Life
Justice
Teamwork
Responsibility to the Public

VISION

Our vision is to be a recognized leader in local government where every official and employee has a personal devotion to excellence in public service and embraces the highest standards of ethics and integrity, which enables us to provide the best customer services to the citizens of Champaign County.

MISSION

Champaign County is committed to its citizens by offering a wide range of services in a cost-effective and responsible manner.

DEFINING OUR VALUES

DIVERSITY

• Hiring practices to promote a workforce reflective of the community

• Recognition and appreciation of diversity of the community

• Equal and inclusive access to services and programs

QUALITY OF LIFE

• Value broad range of quality education

• Manage and encourage delivery of quality and effective health care services

• Effective management of real estate tax system

• Support of local business community

• Promote effective economic development

JUSTICE

• Equal access to civil and criminal justice services

• Place value on public safety and individuals' rights

• Encourage effective communication among public safety/criminal justice system providers

• Prevention of recidivism

• Manage safe and secure detention facilities

TEAMWORK

• Intra-governmental cooperation

• Inter-governmental cooperation

• Collaboration to achieve goals

• Civility and cooperation amongst the County Board

RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

• Fiscal solvency

• Transparency

• Responsiveness

• Efficient and friendly delivery of services

• Act ethically

• Think critically

GOALS

1. Remain a financially solvent County government.

2. Provide ease of access & availability of services and information to citizens.

3. Partner with employees to ensure quality of services delivered in a professional manner.

4. Develop and maintain a long-term plan for County's facilities.

5. Make improvements to County-wide health and safety.

6. Maintain and enhance sustainable growth in Champaign County.

Click here for a printable version of the Champaign County Strategic Plan.