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Timothy J. Davlin
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| Mayor of Springfield, Illinois | |
| In office May 1, 2003 – December 14, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Karen Hasara |
| Succeeded by | Frank Edwards |
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| Born | August 27, 1957 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 2010 (aged 53) Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nancy L. Conway |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Sangamon State University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Timothy J. Davlin (August 27, 1957 – December 14, 2010) was the mayor of the U.S. city of Springfield, Illinois, from April 2003 until his death in December 2010 at age 53. Although the mayor's office is officially non-partisan, the Illinois capital has a strong tradition of partisanship, including municipal races. Both major parties of Sangamon County endorse candidates. Davlin had the backing of the Democratic Party.
Background
Davlin was born on August 27, 1957, to Robert E. and Norene O'Brien Davlin. He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School, Griffin High School and Springfield College (now known as Benedictine University at Springfield) (where he received his Associate Arts degree), all Roman Catholic schools. He later attended Sangamon State University (now known as the University of Illinois Springfield), where he earned his baccalaureate. He worked for the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office as a non-merit Deputy from 1980 to 1982. Davlin married Nancy L. Conway in 1977 and they had four children.
Davlin started in the financial and insurance business in 1981 when he became a Registered Representative with AXA Advisor, LLC. He provided financial products and services to individuals and businesses. He sat on the board of directors of the Mid-West Truckers Association, Inc. and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Municipal League and the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Davlin was a Past Grand Knight (four terms) and Past Trustee for the Knights of Columbus Council #364. He was one of the youngest men inducted into the Knights of Columbus Diocesan Hall of Fame for exemplary service to the organization. He was a member of St. Agnes' Parish in Springfield, and served on various fundraising committees during the construction on the church and its school.
He was a member of the Springfield Motor Boat Club and Illini Country Club. He was elected to a second term on April 19, 2007. However, the Republican-endorsed candidates unexpectedly won nearly every seat on the Springfield City Council, in that same election. Terms for Springfield municipal officials run for four years.
Death
Davlin was found dead at his home on the morning of December 14, 2010. He was 53 years old.
