We reached out to the candidates running for a seat on the Peoria County Board to give them the opportunity to let our readers learn something about them.

District 2

CAMILLE COATES (D): “Born, raised and educated in central Illinois, I have a strong commitment to the success of the area and District 2, strongly believing in our neighborhoods, community, city, and county; I’ll help neighbors navigate services offered by Peoria County.”
Facebook: Camille Coates for Office
JORELL GLASS (R) says he is “affectionately known as Mr. Glass, an entrepreneur, job creator and servant.”
https://electmrglasscountyboarddistrict2.com/

District 4

BRANDY BRYANT (D): “As a life-long Peoria resident, educator and small business owner, I am passionate about economic and social disparities and will work to improve the health and safety of Peoria County families — I am an advocate for small business development, better educational resources.
https://www.peoriacounty.gov/602/Brandy-Bryant
CHRISTIAN JOHNSON (R) did not respond to multiple requests for information.

District 8

KANIKA JONES (D) “a proud Peoria native who attended Peoria Public Schools and Midstate College,” says she’s “a mother and small business owner who believes that our community is better when we can work together to lower taxes, work with law enforcement to create a safer community, and foster policies for greater growth and development.”
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085934857360
NATE HOERR (R) did not respond to requests for information.

District 9

DANNY PHELAN (D): “Peoria County is my home. I come from multiple generations of public servants and it is my desire to further extend that family legacy — I’m a public safety professional who enjoys volunteering and giving back to the community.”
https://m.facebook.com/Phelan4PeoriaCounty
SALLY OWENS (R), who “raised two fabulous children while working and volunteering in her community,” says she “has a history of making positive change in Peoria since 1999, and with more than 30 years of experience in small business and health care, she is the best choice for Peoria County Board’s 9th district.”
Facebook: Friends of Sally Owens www.facebook.com/sallyforCB9/

District 10

ROB RENEAU (D): “I have served on the county board for the past four years — voted for a balanced budget every year without raising taxes and have worked to secure infrastructure dollars for District 10, with Lake Street being overlaid, Glen Avenue under construction and Sheridan Road being placed on the funding list; the proud parent of 15-year-old sons who have attended Peoria Public Schools since preschool.”
Facebook page: Rob Reneau – Peoria County Board D10
LUKE HOERR (R) says, “I am a risk management consultant, a volunteer fundraiser for the Midwest Food Bank, husband to a beautiful wife, and father to two wonderful daughters focused on using my skills to benefit the community.”
Facebook: Luke Kendall Hoerr

District 11

MIKE DROSTE (D) says, “I’m a 56-year-old retired teacher and believe deeply in service to everyone in District 11.”
https://vote4mike.org.
LINDA DALEY (R): “I have served on the Peoria County Board for three years (previously I served on the Peoria Board of Education and the Peoria Public Library Board), and my priorities remain: stand against all attempts to increase taxes, provide the highest level of constituent service and eliminate duplication of services provided to our customers.”
https://www.peoriacounty.gov/627/Linda-Daley

District 13

MIKE ANTONACCI (D): “I will work for you every day. My priorities are instrastructure dollars for District 13, fully funding public safety and health, and I will be responsive to constituent concerns.”
TERRY RUHLAND (R) did not respond to requests for information.

District 15

ANGELA SALAZAR-ZUPANCIC (D) did not respond to multiple requests for information.
https://www.facebook.com/angela.salazarzupancic
STEVE RIEKER (R) says he’s an “experienced incumbent seeking re-election in Peoria County District 15.”
https://riekerforcountyboard.com, Facebook: Steve Rieker for Peoria County Board District 15.

— Compiled by Bill Knight