Mayor's Office
"On behalf of the 34,000 members of our community, I want to welcome you to a city at the corner of progress and history. Danville, dating back to the year 1827, is full of rich history. Abraham Lincoln “slept here” during his many days trying cases in the Vermilion County Courthouse, had a law office downtown, and markers today denote the various locations throughout the city where he spent time. Joseph “Uncle Joe” Cannon also hails from this small community, and rose through the Federal political scene to become the most powerful Speaker of the House of Representatives over a 47 year career as a member of the US Congress. Maybe you would like to sing and dance on the same stages as Dick Van Dyke, Jerry Van Dyke, Gene Hackman, and the late Bobby Short and Donald O’Connor. You can stroll through the Vermilion County Museum, the Vermilion County War Museum, a Genealogical and Historical Society, and a National Cemetery. After you have completed your historical tour of Danville, relax in one of our many parks and recreational facilities. Whether it is a quiet walk along a natural marsh area, exciting even the most experienced bird watcher, or hitting the links at one of our many area golf courses, this community provides several ways to relax and unwind. Maybe you are here for a sporting or cultural event at our area Community College, one of our local High Schools, the David S. Palmer Arena, or historic Danville Stadium. When you are ready to eat, enjoy one of the numerous family-owned, franchise, and specialty restaurants in our city. And don’t forget about the retail opportunities offering everything from the latest product on the shelf to a rare antique.
Whether you are here to visit one of the many national and regional sporting and entertainment events we host, or simply to visit with friends and family who reside in the area, we hope the one thing you will find is that, while we have much to offer, our greatest asset is the wonderful people of our city. Helpful, friendly, always armed with a story and ready to share it, the residents of this community make Danville more than just a city…they make it a home. Enjoy your visit with us, and we hope you will come back to see us again very soon." - Mayor Scott Eisenhauer
The mayor is the Chief Administrative officer of the City. The office of the Mayor is an elected full-time position for a four-year term. The mayor appoints all department heads and city officers as well as members of numerous boards, commissions, and committees. The Mayor also serves as liquor commissioner.
