Phyllis was first elected to the office of City Clerk in April
of 1993. She assumed her duties as City Clerk in May of 1993.
Phyllis is the first African-American in the history of the City
of Urbana to hold the position of City Clerk. She is now serving
her third term as Urbana City Clerk.
The Clerk's position in Urbana is one that is primarily record
keeping, maintaining the records of the history of the City of
Urbana and keeper of the City Seal. This office works closely
with all departments in the city as well as the City Council and
is the central information dissemination center.
Phyllis is involved in her community, from church to civic. She
is a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she served as 4-H
Leader for 6 years and as chairperson for the last 12 years. Phyllis
has served on numerous committees and boards for the school district
such as search committees for principals of elementary, middle
and senior high schools, Special Education Curriculum Board and
Middle School Concept Committee. Phyllis is currently a member
of the Concerned Citizens for Quality Education focus group, National
Council of Negro Women, Board of Directors of BIOC, and Chairperson
of the Board of Directors of Champaign County Health Care Consumers.
Phyllis has served as Municipal Clerks of Illinois District IV
Director for two years, President of Central Illinois Municipal
Clerks for two years. She also served as Vice President of the
Municipal Clerks of Illinois for one year and is now in line to
serve as President. When she assumes the presidency of the Municipal
Clerks of Illinois, she will be the first African-American to
hold this office in the State of Illinois.
Phyllis was a member of the group of elected officials to complete
and graduate from the first Academy of Municipal Excellence LEAD
(Leadership Enhancement and Development) class that is sponsored
through Illinois Municipal League and the University of Illinois.
Phyllis was awarded the prestigious designation of Certified
Municipal Clerk from the International Institute of Municipal
Clerks for her continued training in municipal excellence, community
involvement and leadership quality.
Phyllis is the wife of Lee Clark, the mother of three and the
grandmother of four. Phyllis' hobby is cooking.
Phyllis
D. Clark
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denotes original charter members of the Champaign County Section
of the National Council of Negro Women.