Timothy Davlin

Timothy J. Davlin
Mayor of Springfield, Illinois
In office
May 1, 2003 – December 14, 2010
Preceded byKaren Hasara
Succeeded byFrank Edwards
Personal details
Born(1957-08-27)August 27, 1957
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 2010(2010-12-14) (aged 53)
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Cause of deathSuicide by gunshot
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseNancy L. Conway
Children4
Alma materSangamon State University
OccupationPolitician

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 suicide 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.