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Urbana honors Police Chief Matt Lingrell as he prepares to retire
Summary
Police Chief Matt Lingrell told council Nov. 18 that his last day will be Nov. 21 after a 41-year law-enforcement career; councilmembers and the mayor offered personal thanks and tributes during the regular session.
Police Chief Matt Lingrell told the Urbana City Council on Nov. 18 that his last day as chief will be Friday, Nov. 21, closing a 41-year career in law enforcement that he tied to early influences including his father, former Chief Billy Lingrell. Chief Lingrell said he has appreciated the support of family, fellow officers and city staff over his career.
Councilmembers and the mayor offered personal tributes. Ms. Jumper said Chief Lingrell is "an exceptional human" and that his successor will have "big shoes to fill." Ms. Truelove praised the chief's sensitivity and support when she began on council. Mr. Thackery said "the world needs more people like Chief Lingrell." Mayor Bill Bean said Lingrell had served Urbana with professionalism through tragedies over the years.
The remarks were delivered during the council's opening items; no formal personnel action was taken at the meeting. The council then moved to other agenda business.
The council's next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2025.
