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Beck beats Binsbacher in contentious mayoral election
网页2022年11月17日 · Jason Beck was elected Peoria’s next mayor, after winning a contentious race over former Councilmember Bridget Binsbacher. “Last year, (Beck’s wife) Jane and I made the decision to run for mayor after many citizens called for fresh ideas and a focus on putting public safety and economic development first,” Beck said in a statement.
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网页2024年9月30日 · Alicia Venter, Peoria Times Staff Writer. Updated Sep 16, 2024. A recently conducted preliminary economic impact assessment estimates that the proposed Peoria Airpark could bring $1 billion in annual economic impact to the city, including nearly 8,000 jobs and over $60 million annuals in state and local taxes.
Jason Beck to be ‘mayor for all’ for Peoria - Peoriatimes.com
网页2022年11月24日 · Beck feels he, his wife and kids did everything possible to win this election. This included walking home to home himself for seven or eight months in the middle of the summer. “If I want to be the mayor of Peoria, I want to get out and actually listen to citizens, and I want to hear what they have to say,” Beck said. “I want to meet ...
Intrieri selected as new police chief | News | peoriatimes.com
网页2023年11月24日 · After a multiple-month recruitment process, a three-day interview process and required background check, City Manager Henry Darwin selected Thomas Intrieri to serve as the next police chief for the city of Peoria. Peoria City Council confirmed the selection at its recent city council meeting. “Thom has …
Water, sewer, garbage rates increase | News | peoriatimes.com
网页2021年1月10日 · The breakdown of monthly rate increases are as follows: $1.09 for water and sewer (based on 3/4-inch meter and 10,000-gallon water usage); $0.92 for garbage and recycle; $0.25 for stormwater.”. While paying more is hardly a cause for celebration, Peoria residents would have been paying more for months—if not for Peoria City Council action.
Peoria signs $2B deal with Amkor | News | peoriatimes.com
网页2023年12月14日 · Peoria has officially inked a $2 billion deal with Amkor Technology to make the city home to the largest U.S.-based advanced semiconductor packaging and testing facility. The agreement will also bring more than 2,000 new jobs to Peoria yield numerous economic development benefits. “Our staff …
Peoria Unified School District selects new superintendent
网页2023年12月21日 · Dr. Kenneth Somers has been chosen as the Peoria Unified School District superintendent. With the help of McPherson & Jacobson LLC — an independent third-party recruitment company — Somers was selected from a pool of three finalists. The Peoria Unified Governing Board unanimously approved a three-year contract for Somers, whose contract ...
PUSD tackling learning loss, mental health issues
网页2021年10月14日 · The Peoria Unified School District is making strides in helping support students’ mental health and learning losses. COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on the mental health and academic achievement of kindergarten to 12th grade students nationwide. School districts across America adapted and overcame various challenges caused by the ...
PUSD makes changes to administrative staff - Peoriatimes.com
网页Jun 8, 2023 Updated Jun 13, 2023. The Peoria Unified School District recently made some changes to its administrative staff for the 2023-24 school year. Lori Garcia. Garcia will serve as the district’s new executive director of exceptional student services. For the last two years, she has served as PUSD’s director of special education.