League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings.
The Watch: Peoria County under contract with Energy Harbor; City Council to study efficiency
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The Watch: New City Council briefed on ShotSpotter, talks two-way Adams and Jefferson
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League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria observers attend and report on local government meetings like Peoria City Council, Peoria County Board, Peoria Election Commission, Peoria Housing Authority and more.
The Watch: Cats and dogs, pools, parks, zoos, and museums on the agendas
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Regular business at Peoria County Board included revising the zoning code for solar and wind facilities to align with state code, as required by a recently enacted state law. The Greater Peoria Leadership Council gave a presentation to City Council on talent attraction strategy.
The Watch: Peoria County powering up facilities with solar energy
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Two solar projects up, one down, as we cut the carbon footprint. Peoria County Board Peoria County Board met March 9 with all members present. Regular business focused on approval of solar project developments and power purchase agreements between Peoria…
The Watch: COVID Emergency Declaration coming to close; election April 4
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Spring cleaning begins with updated contracts, budgets, reports and ordinance tweaks. Your representatives paved the way for a new hotel in Downtown Peoria and bridge projects in the county. And they heard concerns about a proposed CO2 pipeline that could…
The Watch: Peoria City Council addresses issues with Dunlap, development
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Trudging toward spring, one item at a time. Peoria City Council Council met Jan. 10 with public hearing to annex 9601 N. Allen Road. Ron Holohan, Treasurer of Dunlap Library Board spoke to concerns regarding Peoria annexation of property parcels…
The Watch: City Council expands agenda, County Board gets busy with new membership
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Local officials tidied the books to start 2023: you’ll see $750,000 in debts written off and $2.2 million in grants and bequests coming in. On Dec. 13, Peoria City Council expanded its annual legislative agenda to include public safety pension…
The Watch: City Council talks taxes, fees; County recognizes membership
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With one bellwether election barely behind us — ringing in five new Peoria County Board members — another will toll in the immediate future. Meanwhile, the nitty-gritty work of government grinds on. Peoria City Council On Nov. 8, Township Supervisor…
The Watch: Councils get down to business on diversity, budget approval
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Watching local government operate almost normally in 2022 is a Christmas gift in itself. Peoria City Council On Sept. 27, councilors approved $386,000 for a storm sewer contract with J.C. Dillon Inc. Maintenance Director Rick Powers said this includes 190…
The Watch: Social equity pot dispensaries under review; rail line gets funds; booths, ballots ready for big day
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Cannabis, trains and upcoming budgets dominate government agendas this fall. Peoria City Council On Aug. 23, councilors reviewed an ordinance about recreational cannabis businesses. Changes relate to social equity applicants, meaning those who have convictions for cannabis possession and…