Full official election results may not be available for several days. "I want to thank Bridget Binsbacher for her service on the Peoria council. The winner of that race will be unopposed in the April 6 election; Republicans did not field a candidate in the race. Binsbacher will remain in her role as executive director of the Cactus League, and said the league has begun planning for the 2023 season. As there is no Republican candidate for the April election, whoever wins Tuesday will be the presumptive winner in April. The poll worker suggested he wasn't sure what to make of the total. We have citizens who supported both candidates and they all deserve to be represented.". Former TV news anchorDenise Jackson held a lead over incumbent Denise Moore in the 1st District, 301 to 122, with Aaron Chess Jr. having 68 votes. To join the email distribution list of all Meeting Notices, Agendas and Minutes of the City Council, please email the City Clerk or call the City Clerk's Office at 309-494-8565. Under the city's cumulative voting, a voter can cast five votes in favor of one candidate, or divide the votes between candidates. Oyler, who is returning for a third term, said it's been reassuring, being the most senior candidate, that the citizens of Peoria gave him another. In the end, Rob Hanauer advanced to the general election for an at-large seat by one vote over Amr Elsamny. In north Peoria's Mesquite District, incumbent Brad Shafer declared victory in his race against challenger Diane Douglas. Crawford: She is a real estate office manager in Peoria. He succeeded Bob Manning, who served one term but chose not to run for re-election. "I have knocked on wellover a thousand doors in the past week and I feellike I have a pulseon Peoria," he said. Just click a location on the map or search an address in the search bar. Lawrence Maushard got 3.5% of the vote, while Demario Boone netted 9.55%. "6{x[nSVTb{Ku' X-cq7bJXW? Keisha Alexander is a 27-year resident of Peoria. August 6, 2024 Primary Election; First day to request an early ballot. Ali had nearly 39% of the vote, with 4,607 votes, while Montelongo received 2,839 votes for about 24% of the ballots. You can also call the Peoria County Election Commission at 309-324-2300. An ArcGIS Dashboard for viewing map-based election results. Three Peoria City Council contests intensified in the final weeks before the election. View information about upcoming elections including early voting, election dates, and election history. Canvass of November 8, 2022 General and Special Elections Countywide Election Results Important Election Dates Mayoral and Council Term Limits Find Your District Information for Voters The last day to register to vote for the August 6, 2024 Election is July 8, 2024. John Kelly, Kiran Velpula, and Zach Oyler were among the top five vote-getters earning seats on the council. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Second District Councilman Chuck Grayeb had 48% of the vote, or 368 votes. CITY OF PEORIA FOR CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE - (VOTE FOR ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR OR FIVE) Choice Party Election Day Early Voting Vote by Mail Total Mike Vespa 3.7500 3.00% 1.6667 2.78% 17.1667 9.54% 22.5833 6.19% The other sitting member of the council, Sid Ruckriegel, was trailing with just shy of 18% of the vote, 1,479 ballots. No reports have yet come in from any of the city's 95 voting precincts. (The no-work-commute dynamic didn't stop voters from coming out early in November "The only lines we had for the general election were at 6 a.m.," Bride said but that was because of the high interest in the presidential race.). In the four-way race for city treasurer,Brooke Petty Sommerville had 1,856votes while former Peoria County Board member Steve Morris had 1,123 votes. For the council races, challenger Jennifer Crawford held a slim lead over incumbent Vicki Huntin the race for the council seat for the Acacia District in south Peoria. CITY OF PEORIA FOR CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE - (VOTE FOR ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR OR FIVE) Precincts Counted Total Percent 65 65 100.00% Voters Ballots Registered Percent Choice Party Election Day Early Voting Vote by Mail Total Undervotes: 240.0000 180.0000 325.0000 745.0000 Overvotes: 3.0000 0.0000 6.0000 9.0000 Know Your Rights as a Voter Check Your Registration Status Register to Vote The district consists of the East Bluff and sections of Central and North Peoria. She garnered 3,054 votes to his 3,053. The office is open for extended hours for early voting and voter registration prior to each election. If you seeany election problems, let us know by emailingnews@pjstar.com. Keisha Alexander's candidacy for the Peoria District 150 school board is officially back on the spring ballot. And mail-in ballots postmarked by today have until March 9 to arrive and be counted. These officials serve four-year terms with elections staggered every two years. Last day to submit ballot arguments. He believes investing in bringing in more small-to-medium businesses presents an opportunity to address pension and budget issues. Candidate Rita Ali led the pack with 24.88 percent of the vote, John Kelly following with 12.06 percent, Zach Oyler with 11.85 . In the 1st District race and the treasurer race, the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election. He was trailed by the other sitting council member, Sid Ruckriegel, who had 2,226 votes, about 19%. Kelly, who is returning for his second term on the council, said it feels wonderful. Businessman Jason Beck defeated longtime council member Bridget Binsbacher in the race for Peoria mayor. PEORIA CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE RESULTS (Source: Peoria County Election Commission) (# of votes, followed by percentage), Bernice Gordon-Young 8,918 16%*John Kelly 8,349 15%*Kiran Velpula 8,275 15%*Zachary M. Oyler 7,570 14%Mike Vespa 6,101 11% Not sure if you're registered? (e . Find out more about election specific vote by mail versus permanent vote by mail. In the fifth spot was Mike Vespa with 6,100.91 (10.91%) of 55,915 votes cast. Ali received 2,093 votes among those whose ballots were cast and received before Election Day. Lawrence J. Maushard 1,955 3% "We love Peoria and we are grateful for all who have served our community," Beck wrote. Chama St. Louis and Andres "Andy" Diaz had 751 and 689, respectively -- some 9% and 8% of votes cast. Allen ran for an at-large council seat in 2019 but finished sixth in a race where the top five won election. For the council races, challenger Jennifer Crawford held a slim lead over incumbent Vicki Hunt in the race for the council seat for the Acacia District in south Peoria. 1 0 obj Those numbers arent bad for a primary election, said Bride. See the final results for the Peoria City Council at-large seats. It was put into place after a 1987 federal civil lawsuit. More: Candidates debate visibility of Peoria Township supervisor, which pays $96K. You together with donors across the NPR Network create a more informed public. He believes the sales of legal cannabis could play a role in strengthening public safety. All three incumbents on the ballot and two new faces will fill the five at-large Peoria city council seats up for grabs in Tuesday's consolidated election. Thetford represented the 3rd District from 1997 until 2005. Such a split virtually assured the two candidates were likely to advance to the general election, barring a massive in-person vote haul by the third candidate in the primary, retired teacher Patricia Melaik. In the other corner is Binsbacher, a former council member of seven years who resigned to replace term-limited Mayor Cathy Carlat. There wasn't chaos, but there was a lot of confusion. How can I watch a City Council meeting if I cannot attend in person? She formerly taught high school English. People who witness election irregularities or possible election law violations are encouraged to call the election commission at 309-324-2300or the state's attorney's office at 309-672-6900. Peoria City Council Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. 1 0 obj It's his second race for council. Each Council Member is also the Town Trustee by virtue of the office. 9 p.m.: Current and former 3rd District Peoria City Council members are to face each other in the general election in April. Two candidates kicked off the ballot for not having enough signatures on their nominating petitions, Chuck Brown and Couri Thomas, mounted write-in campaigns. He said something about 600-some voters having cast ballots there during the general election in November. 9:10 p.m.: The race for Peoria Township Supervisor has come down to a single vote. Peoria voters have choices for mayor and City Council in the Nov. 8 election and part of the . Election Day coverage:Arizona election results. At last count Crawford had around 300 more votes than Hunt, leading by a 52-48% margin. He said he meets regularly with landlords to brainstorm ways to improve Peoria communities. Whoever wins will make history, From who is running to what's on the ballot: Your guide to the 2021 Peoria primary election, Candidates debate visibility of Peoria Township supervisor, which pays $96K, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 6:10 p.m.:Remember the city elections four years ago? Benjamin R. Nicks Jr. 1,049 2%. Candidates for the offices of Councilmember in the Mesquite, Ironwood and Willow Districts will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot. As the legislative body, the Council meets at least twice a month to . 7:45 p.m.: Rita Ali's vote total among early voters and those who voted by mail was more than double that of the next-nearest candidate, according to early results released by the Peoria County Election Commission. [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI] Neither of the top two is a stranger to City Council elections. "I have always fought to put service before self and am excited to continue serving my community now as elected representative.". For the 2019 primary, Peoria had 800 mail-in ballots. Collin Schopp is a reporter at WCBU. All races are nonpartisan except for the contested race for the Democratic nominee for Peoria Township supervisor. The other new council member, Mike Vespa, clinched the fifth and final open seat with just over 6,100 votes. One is the pandemic, which has altered people's daily routines. In third place was political newcomer James Kemper, with 131 votes. To find your polling place, enter your address on this county-run site, or check a list of polling locations by precinct here. They were the top two vote-getters in the city's primary election. Vespa is a Peoria County assistant public defender and said tackling violence is his number one priority. Jackson's 623 votes doubled the total of incumbent Moore, who received303 votes. Guide to State Voting Rules Following Criminal Convictions, Important Financial Disclosure Information, Arizona Citizens Clean Election Commission, Arizona Laws Title 19 (Initiative, Referendum, and Recall), Maricopa County Ballot Tabulation Live Feed, WEBSITE DESIGN BY GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government. Meet the candidates: What kind of expertise and experience will . Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Justice and Equity co-chairs explain next steps to addressing disparities, Q&A: Peoria City Manager Urich discusses pipeline, co-responder pilot program, gunshot detection, $670,000 wayfinding project will bring 70 new signs to downtown Peoria, Peoria Rivermen and Civic Center reach agreement on a new lease, Sister Cities Commission brings cultural opportunities from around the world to Peoria. The top two will advance to April's general election. I love this city.". The mission of the Peoria County Election Commission is to conduct accurate, secure, fair and accessible local, state and federal elections with the highest level of professionalism and integrity in a manner that fosters public trust and confidence in the democratic process. All three incumbents on the ballot and two new faces filled the five at-large Peoria city council seats up for grabs in Tuesday's consolidated election. The Peoria City Council is comprised of the Mayor (elected city-wide) and five council members who represent their respective districts and five at-large council members who are elected city-wide. "Usually, that first hour's busier," Bride said. "It's our honor and responsibility to . Local attorney Stephen Kouri led Methodist College administrator Andre Allen 656-646. There are 68,978 registered voters in the city, the election commission said. Contact Peoria City Clerk's Office for more information. Two at-large council members, Beth Jensen and Sid Ruckriegel, opted not to run. : With only the early voting and the mail-in ballots reported so far, there were several tight races in Peoria. Illinois State Board of Elections website. "I served all across Peoria for many years, and we got a lot done, and we have done a lot of great planning for the future," Binsbacher said of her time on the council. We have to get all of our public safety unions, as well as our legislators around the state (and) local municipalities, all in the same room talking out of the same playbook that this is a gigantic issue and it will eventually bankrupt local municipalities.. These things mattered too, according to candidates, Peoria picked its 2 mayor candidates for general election. Jane and I have a new appreciation for how difficult campaigns can be, and Bridget and her family worked hard in this race.". Mail-in ballots and early voting have been more popular this primary. So, yes. "I ran a clean campaign and stayed positive, on message, and will continue to be an active part of our community. Hes also an advocate for police transparency measures and opposes a moratorium on new recreational cannabis dispensaries. With all 21 precincts reporting, Kouri had 1,477 votes, or 50.4%. Chama St. Louis and Andres "Andy" Diaz finished fourth and fifth with 1,071 and 1,054 votes, respectively. A little more than 9,800 ballots were cast. PEORIA Andre Allen did not have to sweat out Tuesday's election results. This is the first in a series of articles leading up to the April 4 election. Kelly also said public works needs and looming pension obligations are priorities. We dont concentrate on making life easier for those people who are already here, he said in a December 2022 interview with WCBU. Incumbent Brad Shafer . ", For Jim Montelongo, the 4th District councilor, his reaction to pulling in 24% of the vote after much anticipation as votes were counted was to be "kind of just on cloud nine right now. Thetford received 923 votes, or 36.8%. Either way, the actual or trending total Tuesday was nowhere near that. The other newcomer to the Peoria City Council will be attorney Mike Vespa. "Exercising our right to vote is one of the most important civic duties we have as Americans," said Mayor Cathy Carlat. Hours of Operation: Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Agendas & Minutes. . Learn more about voting options. Douglas: She worked in accounting and is aformer state schools superintendent. "But they're not voting (early), because they're not going to work.". Parts of Central, North and Northwest Peoria are located in the district. Gordon-Young, the founder and president of It Takes a Village of Peoria, a nonprofit organization that provides clothing, food and school supplies to children in need, said that while she's not been on the council, she has been out in the community. The Election Commission will formally certify the election March 11. "History has shown in this race that there is favorability towards newcomers but to be able to get another term being the most senior member, I really appreciate it," he said, noting the council was to see two new members. 9:10 p.m.: Andre Allen will receive another chance to win a Peoria City Council seat. More: From who is running to what's on the ballot: Your guide to the 2021 Peoria primary election. Voter turnout in the 3rd District was almost 18%. The pandemic helped grow the popularity of Vote by Mail for people uncomfortable with the idea of visiting a polling place crowded with other voters. He received 7,983 votes to 7,910 for Ali, a fellow City Council member. He received 454 votes. Finn formerly served as chief financial officer in the Peoria Unified School District. Whoever wins will make history. She's 25 and lives in central Oklahoma with her husband, Dustin, and their three kids two 7-year-olds and an 8 . Kouri is a son of former Councilman Steve Kouri, who now is a circuit-court judge. With all 21 precincts reporting, Riggenbach received 1,269 votes, or 50.6%. Theyre already paying taxes, theyre already hiring people, theyre already serving the community. Her run was largely fueled by frustration that the City Council approved a development with apartments near her house that she believed would cause problems. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option. The group of five has coalesced under Beck's campaign motto to "realize Peoria's full potential" byushering in a new era of city leadership laser-focused on job creation, increased police spending and equitable treatment for south Peoria residents. We expect to be above that, but its still an off-year primary, he said. So much so, to where our citizens arent even calling in to the police department anymore, because theyre relying on well, theyll get it from ShotSpotter. Everybody deserves a safe neighborhood.. 3 p.m.: One Northwest Peoria polling place didn't exactly have standing-room-only activity this morning. Brown got 56 votes. The more people that vote before election day, the fewer people there are on election day, said Bride. PEORIA, Ariz. (Nov. 28, 2022) - Peoria City Council canvassed the City of Peoria's 2022 General Election and the Mesquite District Special Election, pursuant to results provided by the Maricopa County Elections Department. I am someone who has been in the trenches. They include contests for the five Peoria city council at-large seats, the Pekin mayor and city council seats, as well as a variety of other local races for school boards, park district boards, library boards, city councils, and village boards. Are they planning to vote later? Innovation is the key. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Vespa said he feels "invigorated" to be joining the others on the City Council. A retired educator, Grayeb was an at-large councilor from 1995 until 2007, when he chose not to run for another four-year term. The district includes the West Bluff and most of Central Peoria west of Knoxville Avenue and south of War Memorial Drive. 5 0 obj Incumbents Denette Dunn and Michael Finn are running unopposed in their districts. << /Length 4356 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream All five at-large Peoria City Council seats are up for grabs in 2023. x\]7}OA/[l-M;Uyc`!YC*LN<6@J-nYnRTqsu{EhSBVDQuW]]iI]5>oWu[ii.f4*!-Ud+dAM,j%#+SC=>|x'|qfrd9-~ ?lq_BUS)FQeU}nHuk0O!4GU4Qf'e) l]d9EP3D#s!-wv0A5\kA"Q6@+y\G#ZX3fzxX. We need help from Springfield, he said. Just under 3,000 people had visited the polls to vote by 1:30 p.m. for a total of about 7,800 votes cast when early voting and Vote by Mail ballots were added in. "Our message of helping 'Peoria Realize Its Full Potential'has been the theme of this campaign and it will stay in the front of my heart after I am sworn in as mayor for all of Peoria," he wrote. The top two finishers advance to the general election on April 6. You don't know until election night what'll happen, if your message was received or not.". ", He praised Gordon-Young and Vespa, the political newbies, for their wins, saying the "people have spoken.". Oyler said a bigger picture approach is needed to balance Peorias desire to expand downtown development, while also removing blight and improving conditions in impoverished neighborhoods. x][6~/BQ;Y`tMtIv3Jcw=3 ")J9)\[#;7GavHPhTU|wN06n1G!Aa;}"j[9'1R5_3CO_xrz~=]|8__].Dg>mhu He cited two possible factors. endobj City of Peoria 8401 W. Monroe St. Peoria, AZ 85345 (623) 773-7000 . There are also 301 outstanding mail-in votes left to be returned to the election. The top two vote getters advance to the general election. %PDF-1.3 In a Facebook post Sunday evening, Beck said he was confident he would win. If there's going to be use, and there is, then it can help fund our fire departments, police departments, basic city services," he said in a February interview with WCBU. Newcomer Bernice Gordon-Young received the most votes of any candidate, with 8,918. . His closest challenger in the three-man race was Peter Kobak, with 270 votes. Incumbent Tim Riggenbach and challenger Gale Thetford finished first and second, respectively, in the three-candidate primary. The assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria told WCBU he wants to make the city a health care destination in a February interview. With all 16 precincts reporting, Denise Jackson totaled 861 votes to incumbent Denise Moore's tally. If elected, they wouldjoin Councilmember Bill Patena in creating a majority coalition. The Peoria City Council is comprised of the Mayor (elected city-wide) and five council members who represent their respective districts and five at-large council members who are elected city-wide. Voting by mail continues to remain a popular option for Central Illinois voters looking to cast their ballots in the upcoming April election. Shafer: He was a Peoria planning and zoning commissioner who was appointed to the seat after Binsbacher vacated it to run for mayor. Such ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, Feb. 23, and must arrive by March 9 for them to be counted. ;L"KDTQW&(?u=TlaS d]-QMNdBUr8RJ)a$Nk/U&)j`JaPB*tBvEm%8Z "q!QJmRdP|d@%L-(o\ * Ps:$~B*P_E({RSPr6s^W:PH]8euv_o]&ibb9YLt!JLD/>Dv,lQ>8Q7\Zz"h>QP#M2TV"Q _k8F5TSeIfQ0 KiLt`2+l|D^T~&t7gG-7`;BN*TmGL2pxz#zA$E`"Bjb6(Om^N8s 9"mY This year, they were 2,939. Velpula returns for a full term after being appointed to the council in 2021 to fill the vacancy created by the election of Mayor Rita Ali. The district includes the North Valley and South Peoria. Another factor likely slowing down election day traffic at the polls is the growing popularity of vote by mail and early voting. John Kelly and Kiran Velpula had 8,348.91 votes (14.93%) and 8,275.16 (14.8%), respectively. Who is my District Council Member / Town Board Trustee? An hour after polls opened at 6 a.m., Peoria's 74 polling places had totaled 176 ballots. Gordon-Young won handily in the field of 10. 8:30 p.m.: Rita Ali maintained her commanding lead in balloting as more than half the precincts in the mayoral primary were counted. Voters wait in line on Nov. 8, 2022, at . He considers the use of a state statute to offer real estate tax abatements on the construction of single-family homes as a major past accomplishment. We always have some judges who have to cancel at the last minute - you always have some little hiccups - but its actually gone relatively smooth today. Anu Uddavolu tallied 9.5%, while Clara Underwood-Foreman had 5.45%. she has2,972 while Morris has 2,071. "This community is very near and dear to my heart, and I just want the best for everyone," she said. See a list of Council Members. Candidants not winning a seat included Demario Boone, Anu Uddavolu, Clara Underwood-Forman, local activist Lawrence Maushard, and Benjamin Nicks, Junior. Zoom to + Zoom In Zoom In Turnout in the district was just below 18%. Bureau of Land Management, Esri, HERE, Garmin, NGA, USGS, NPS| . "There is not a single thing left on the table for us to do, we worked as hard as we could," Beck said, joking that he had worn through three pairs of shoes knocking on doors to gather support. Meet the Peoria City Council candidates: Why they're running for office Peoria County Board: Here are the vote totals Jehan Gordon-Booth wins reelection 2022 Election: Voters say 'yes' to. The mayoral race hasbecome the city's most expensive, contentious and partisan election cycle in recent history.
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