Mayor Ali's priorities as Peoria city leaders work on next budget

 

We've reached the time of year for the City of Peoria's annual budget process. City council members this week began discussions on the recommended $348 million spending plan. It includes using around $10 million in fund-balance to bridge the gap with anticipated revenue. In her latest regular interview with WCBU, Mayor Rita Ali tells reporter Joe Deacon what she sees as Peoria's budget priorities.