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I’m Chris Alix—longtime Urbana resident, longtime Democrat, University of Illinois alumnus and small business owner. I want to represent District 9 on the Champaign County Board. I’m proud of my respected history as a consensus-builder in Urbana-Champaign local government and look forward to bringing my experience and perspective to the issues facing Champaign County in these challenging times. I’d appreciate your support in the November 2, 2010 general election! If you have comments or questions, I’d be happy to speak with you. You can reach me by e-mail at chris@alix9.com, or by phone at (217) 337-6744. |
Thank You
…to everyone who supported me in the February 2 Democratic Primary! I and fellow Democrat James Quisenberry prevailed, so we will be the Democratic candidates for the two open District 9 seats in November.
Supporters
I’d like to thank the following community leaders for their endorsements. The list is growing–check back often, and if you’d like to offer your endorsement, please contact me!
| Charlie Smyth (Urbana City Council) | Diane Marlin (Urbana City Council) |
| David Gehrig (Urbana City Council) | Brandon Bowersox (Urbana City Council) |
| Lynne Barnes (Former Urbana City Council) | Marya Ryan (Former Urbana City Council) |
| Steve Beckett (County Board District 9) | Barbara Wysocki (County Board District 9) |
| Brendan McGinty (County Board District 9) | Michael Walker (President, Urbana Park District Board) |
| Carol Elliott (Cunningham Township Supervisor) | C. K. “Tina” Gunsalus (Former President, Urbana Board of Education) |
| Joanne Chester (Former Cunningham Township Assessor) | John Peterson, M.D. (Former Urbana City Council) |
About Chris
There is a more detailed Biography here, but here’s a summary:
- 26-year resident of the Urbana-Champaign area
- 15-year south Urbana resident and homeowner
- University of Illinois College of Engineering graduate (B.S.Comp.E., 1988) and Alumni Association Life Member
- Academic and private sector experience
- Full-time small business owner since 1997
- Urbana Community Development Commissioner (1999-2001)
- Urbana Plan Commissioner (2001-2005)
- Urbana City Council Alderman (Ward 7, appointed to fill unexpired term, 2005)
- Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District Trustee (2005-present; Board President 2007-present)
About District 9
The Champaign County Board consists of nine districts, which together cover all of Champaign County. Each district has three members.
District 9 generally includes the following areas:
- All of Urbana east of Race Street and south of Washington Street
- Most of Downtown Urbana
- Much of Historic East Urbana bordered by Vine, Main, and Washington Streets and Cottage Grove Avenue
- Most of the area bordered by Lincoln Avenue, University Avenue, Race Street and Green Street
- Everything bordered by First Street, Windsor Road, County Road 1800 East, and Old Church Road (including unincorporated areas)
- The Orchard Downs University Housing Complex
- The Pennsylvania Avenue (PAR) and Florida Avenue (FAR) University Residence Halls
For detailed boundaries, please refer to the Official Map from the Champaign County Clerk’s web site.
District 9 is currently represented by Barbara Wysocki, Steve Beckett, and Brendan McGinty. Ms. Wysocki and Mr. Beckett’s terms expire in 2010 and they are not seeking re-election, creating two vacancies. Mr. McGinty is not up for election (his current term expires in 2012.)
Thank you for visiting!
Christopher Alix
301 East George Huff Drive
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-6744