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Verell Jones III sworn in as Urbana Ward 4 alderperson
Summary
Mayor Williams appointed Verell Jones III to the Ward 4 alderperson seat; the council approved the appointment by voice/roll-call vote and Jones was sworn in to serve through April 6, 2027 or upon certification of the consolidated election results.
Mayor Williams introduced Verell Jones III as a mayoral appointment to the Ward 4 alderperson seat and asked the council for confirmation on March 9. Council moved and seconded the appointment; the clerk recorded unanimous affirmative votes and Jones took the oath of office and signed the oath documents.
The mayor outlined Jones' background in public safety and youth work, noting his service as a firefighter with the Champaign Fire Department (and volunteer service with an area fire protection district) and his role directing a youth-focused nonprofit using sports for mentorship. With the appointment approved, Jones was sworn in to serve until April 6, 2027 or upon certification of the next consolidated election results, per the language read during the oath.
No discussion or challenge to the appointment was recorded on the floor; the council welcomed Jones and the mayor said he looked forward to working with him.
