Election results: Surprise mayor poised for win; new council members endobj Another factor likely slowing down election day traffic at the polls is the growing popularity of vote by mail and early voting. Benjamin R. Nicks Jr. 1,049 2%. WCBU is covering races in the upcoming April 4, 2023, election. Kelly, who is returning for his second term on the council, said it feels wonderful. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. 1 0 obj But we're playing it safe if any candidates appear to be in third place while within these many votes of the apparent second-place finisher: Peoria Mayor & Peoria Treasurer:515 vote-by-mail ballots still out, Peoria Township Supervisor (Democrat):301. If you seeany election problems, let us know by emailingnews@pjstar.com. DETROIT (AP) A small-town clerk accused of improperly handling voting equipment after casting doubt on President Joe Biden's election victory faces a recall election Tuesday in one of Michi 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. Two at-large council members, Beth Jensen and Sid Ruckriegel, opted not to run. For the 2019 primary, Peoria had 800 mail-in ballots. A former TV newscaster is now the new City Council representative of Peoria's 1st District. Election results: Race for Peoria mayor down to 2 - Peoria Journal Star "Since my appointment this past spring, I have hit the ground running and have been working hard to to better understand the district and the incredibly important issues we face," Shafer said in a statement. This is the first in a series of articles leading up to the April 4 election. The Election Commission will formally certify the election March 11. He said he meets regularly with landlords to brainstorm ways to improve Peoria communities. Open Hours for Peoria County Election Commission: Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Surprise Mayor Skip Hall is poised to keep his seat at the helm of the growing northwest Valley city if results hold in Tuesday's primary election and the city may also see two new council members. "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. David Beck has 1,550 votes while Patrick Risen has 1,182. An interactive map of Peoria's council districts. She garnered 3,054 votes to his 3,053. City of Peoria Elections | City of Peoria - Peoria, Arizona Clara Underwood-Forman 3,049 5% Petition Filing Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. she has2,972 while Morris has 2,071. The two finalists in Peoria's mayoral race spent a few moments Tuesday night having very similar reactions to the news that they'd be advancing to the general election. Crawford is a political newcomer who saidshe wants to work on reducingthe disparities between north and south Peoria. Peoria and Pekin Election 2023 Guide | WCBU Peoria Collin Schopp is a reporter at WCBU. As required inCity Charter, Article IX, Section 6, if no more than two candidates file nominating petitions for each vacancy in office, a Primary Election shall be dispensed with as to that office. No major problems have been reported at polling places in Peoria. 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. Douglas: She worked in accounting and is aformer state schools superintendent. See Peoria City Council Meeting Calendar, Agendas, Minutes, Videos, and Meeting Details. The top two vote getters advance to the general election. Attorney Gale Thetford, a former councilwoman and current Illinois Central College trustee, had 362 votes. 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. For the Democratic nomination for Peoria Township supervisor,Frank Abdnourwas beating his opponent,LaTrina Leary, 1,504 to 1,297. "They might be," Bride said. At last count Crawford. Stay Informed. Meet the candidates: What kind of expertise and experience will . "I might not have been a council person but I have been doing the work. Sometimes it fails; not everything will be successful. Peoria District Map - effective May 1, 2022 (PDF). That's because candidates were close enough in their vote totals that the difference could be made up by mail-in ballots that hadn't yet arrived. 9:08 p.m.: Diaz posted on his Facebook page, acknowledging his run for mayor had ended. 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. 9:10 p.m.: At-Large City Councilwoman Rita Ali and 4th District Councilman Jim Montelongo will be the two candidates vying to succeed Jim Ardis as mayor of Peoria on April 6. As the legislative body, the Council meets at least twice a month to . Voter turnout in the 3rd District was almost 18%. Like elsewhere, the polling place opened at 6 a.m. On a beautiful day (all things considered) at lunchtime, a Journal Star reporter was the only voter there at that hour. Chama St. Louis and Andres "Andy" Diaz had 751 and 689, respectively -- some 9% and 8% of votes cast. Peoria City Council Districts - ArcGIS Are they planning to vote later? She's 25 and lives in central Oklahoma with her husband, Dustin, and their three kids two 7-year-olds and an 8 . I know these families," she told WCBU in a February interview. His closest challenger in the three-man race was Peter Kobak, with 270 votes. The Council Meetings are broadcasted in the following ways: City of Peoria419 Fulton StreetPeoria IL, 61602, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Council. City Council Meetings; Trash and Recycling; Transportation; Volunteer in Peoria ; Business. 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. : With only the early voting and the mail-in ballots reported so far, there were several tight races in Peoria. You don't know until election night what'll happen, if your message was received or not.". In one corner is Beck, a Peoria business owner and political newcomer, who has the support of Crawford and Douglas. "Typically, you have people who vote on the way to work," Bride said. Michigan clerk who doubts election results faces recall Just click a location on the map or search an address in the search bar. City of Peoria Elections | City of Peoria - Peoria, Arizona If you need to find out what District your residence is in, go to the Peoria County Geographic Information Service (GIS) page, where you can search using your address. The filing window for . Second District Councilman Chuck Grayeb had 48% of the vote, or 368 votes. They were the top two vote-getters in the city's primary election. These things mattered too, according to candidates, Peoria picked its 2 mayor candidates for general election. 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% He joined the station in 2022. Peoria City Council Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Peoria election: Q&A with mayoral and city council candidates Hunt,incumbent: She served on the City Council from 2003 to 2010 and was reelected in 2014 and 2018. The three incumbents in the race all will return, finishing second, third and fourth in the balloting. "I just think we've got a change," Bride said. Stephen Kouri will receive his first chance. At last count Crawford had around 300 more votes than Hunt, leading by a 52-48% margin. These officials serve four-year terms with elections staggered every two years. Bureau of Land Management, Esri, HERE, Garmin, NGA, USGS, NPS| . 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 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. 8:30 p.m.: Rita Ali maintained her commanding lead in balloting as more than half the precincts in the mayoral primary were counted. Not all such ballots are returned, of course. Kouri's father, also named Stephen, is a former councilman and a current circuit court judge. It's a humbling thing for people to put their faith in you. Illinois State Board of Elections website. Click here for a roundup of those events. She had 96 votes. Peoria City Council election results: Voters decide city leadership Alex Dalton. Council Districts - ArcGIS Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option. WCBU is covering races in the upcoming April 4, 2023, election. The top two finishers advance to the general election on April 6. "6{x[nSVTb{Ku' X-cq7bJXW? "The two that we are getting are the right choices and I look forward to working with them. We dont concentrate on making life easier for those people who are already here, he said in a December 2022 interview with WCBU. The City of Peoria is divided into 5 Districts, each with it's own Council Member. 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. Journal Star. 7:45 a.m.: Voter turnout seemed sluggish early Tuesday, but that's not to say voting will be down this year, saidPeoria County Election Commission Director Tom Bride. He placed last in the 10-candidate field in 2019's at-large race for five seats. Newcomer Bernice Gordon-Young received the most votes of any candidate, with 8,918. The winner of that race is likely the default winner in April as there is no one currently on the Republican ballot for township supervisor. Interim City Councilwoman Denette Dunn will continue to represent Peoria's Pine District after winning Tuesday's election with an estimated 88% of the vote, according to unofficial . The three, if elected, wouldjoin council members Dunn and Jon Edwards on the council as a majority coalition. Peter Kobak finished second. As expected, Peoria District 150 school board candidate Keisha Alexander is appealing the Peoria Board of Election Commissioners decision earlier this month to keep her name from the April ballot. Thetford represented the 3rd District from 1997 until 2005. 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. Zachary Oyler netted 7,569.75 votes, or 13.54%. More: From who is running to what's on the ballot: Your guide to the 2021 Peoria primary election. John Kelly, Kiran Velpula, and Zach Oyler were among the top five vote-getters earning seats on the council. He believes investing in bringing in more small-to-medium businesses presents an opportunity to address pension and budget issues. There are also 301 outstanding mail-in votes left to be returned to the election. In Peoria, new election complaints and campaign sign controversy - MSN 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. Peoria City Council election: Campaign finance spats, stolen signs Theres tremendous wealth creation thats available in our community right now.. For subscribers: Money wasn't the only deciding factor in Peoria's mayoral race. ,ABDKTkfH06Z j'ps-&si p@XWL8Vbbc8*D 7Ndtwh,-_ Theyre already paying taxes, theyre already hiring people, theyre already serving the community. << /Length 4356 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream "I have knocked on wellover a thousand doors in the past week and I feellike I have a pulseon Peoria," he said. Reach reporter Taylor Seelyat tseely@arizonarepublic.comor 480-476-6116. Turnout among the 19 precincts in the 2nd District was about 16.5%. 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. Three Peoria City Council contests intensified in the final weeks before the election. The winner of that race will be unopposed in the April 6 election; Republicans did not field a candidate in the race. 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. If elected, they wouldjoin Councilmember Bill Patena in creating a majority coalition. nYI05Ki94^~{$E4AQpk+9@ ~f` -0J``0hR;oM";@vsHf j 6~c u:;1G2S J[(zKGZ)JEF&\FQ#{V&;Q2QNU\'$R Ya;h$I0a With all 21 precincts reporting, Kouri had 1,477 votes, or 50.4%. Please take a moment to donate now and fund the local news our community needs. Upcoming Elections | City of Peoria - Peoria, Arizona AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, Candidates tackle questions on water, housing and development, owner of military and public safety tactical equipment company, represented the Mesquite District on the City Council, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. They were followed by Chama St. Louis with 473 votes and Andres "Andy" Diaz with 369 votes. Local attorney Stephen Kouri led Methodist College administrator Andre Allen 656-646. "Exercising our right to vote is one of the most important civic duties we have as Americans," said Mayor Cathy Carlat. Peter. Mayor and City Council | Peoria, IL Finn formerly served as chief financial officer in the Peoria Unified School District. The candidate for office who receives the majority of all the votes cast in the General Election, shall be declared elected to that office. This year, the total is 1,800. "This community is very near and dear to my heart, and I just want the best for everyone," she said. 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% Demario A. Boone 5,338 10% Anu Uddavolu 5,313 10% Clara Underwood-Forman 3,049 5% 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. Businessman Jason Beck defeated longtime council member Bridget Binsbacher in the race for Peoria mayor. We have to think out of the box, he told WCBU in February. He received 314 votes, or 12.5%. Kelly believes changes in education and making the city more attractive to investors through regulatory reform could be helpful in reducing violent crime. Meet the Peoria City Council candidates: Why they're running for office "You never know how things are going to go, especially with bullet voting," he said from his campaign party in Downtown Peoria. In Peoria, new election complaints and campaign sign controversy. 1:30 p.m.: Voting has been going smoothly with light turnout typical for an off-year primary, said Peoria County Election Commission Director Tom Bride. Two candidates kicked off the ballot for not having enough signatures on their nominating petitions, Chuck Brown and Couri Thomas, mounted write-in campaigns. Thetford received 923 votes, or 36.8%. She held nearly 41% of the vote, with 3,378 ballots cast for her and 1,936, or about 23% for her next-nearest competitor, Jim Montelongo. Jackson's 623 votes doubled the total of incumbent Moore, who received303 votes. Binsbacher will remain in her role as executive director of the Cactus League, and said the league has begun planning for the 2023 season. Shafer isan Air Force veteran and the director for United Healthcare. Thank you everyone!". More: Peoria picked its 2 mayor candidates for general election. You together with donors across the NPR Network create a more informed public. Find out more about election specific vote by mail versus permanent vote by mail. "I have always fought to put service before self and am excited to continue serving my community now as elected representative.". We expect to be above that, but its still an off-year primary, he said. "So yeah, I mean, I disagree with some of the current thoughts.". Information for Candidates and Committees, Resources Provided by the Citizens Clean Election Commission, Judicial and Public Defender Advisory Board, Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities Board, Dry Utilities and Small Wireless Facilities, Police Communications Specialist - 911 Dispatcher, Minimum Qualifications for Police Officers, Minimum Qualifications for Civilian Professional Staff Jobs. Ali received 2,093 votes among those whose ballots were cast and received before Election Day. On both the night of the primary election and the night of the general election, one race in Peoria was too close to call. Local writer/activist Lawrence Maushard did not advance. 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. April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election Information | East Peoria, IL But, candidate Bernice Gordon-Young, who works for OSF HealthCare, was the top vote-getter, and tells 25 News theres at least one important priority for her. Government Departments City Clerk's Office. Binsbacher has campaigned largely on the notion that residents are satisfied with Peoria's high quality of lifeand leadership should work to continue attracting high-wage jobs, preserving open space andexpanding public transit where it's helpful. Grayeb first won the 2nd District in 2013, when he defeated incumbent Barbara Van Auken. Parts of Central, North and Northwest Peoria are located in the district. Aaron Chess, Jr., finishedthird with 161 votes. A Peoria Park District administrator, Kobak finished seventh out of 10 candidates for five seats in the 2019 at-large council election. "I want to thank Bridget Binsbacher for her service on the Peoria council. Voters in Pekin have decisively chosen Mary Burress as the citys next mayor, over current City Council members Becky Cloyd and Dave Nutter. Binsbacher posted a statement conceding the election, and said she gave Beck a call when it became apparent she could not make up the deficit. Newcomer Bernice Gordon-Young received the most votes of any candidate, with 8,918. Hes also an advocate for police transparency measures and opposes a moratorium on new recreational cannabis dispensaries. Finn,incumbent: He was first elected in 2014. More: Candidates debate visibility of Peoria Township supervisor, which pays $96K. You can also call the Peoria County Election Commission at 309-324-2300. Beck pulls ahead for Peoria mayor; 2 council seats up for grabs - MSN A little more than 9,800 ballots were cast. 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. She is supported by Hunt, Finnand Shafer. Three Peoria City Council contests intensified in the final weeks before the election. One is the pandemic, which has altered people's daily routines. Election Results. Regarding Tuesday's low voter turnout, another factor was alternate voting methods. Petition Filing Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.The office is open for extended hours for early voting and voter registration prior to each election. if no more than two candidates file nominating petitions for each vacancy in office, a Primary Election shall be dispensed with as to that office. For the council races, challenger Jennifer Crawford narrowly pulled ahead of incumbent Vicki Hunt in the race for the council seat for the Acacia District in south Peoria. The Consolidated General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Anu Uddavolu 5,313 10% Dunn formerly worked in marketing and government relations forDickson Sweeping. The ArizonaRepublic will updatethis articleunofficial vote tallies becomeavailable. Election Personnel Application. May 5, 2024. 1 0 obj 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. The mayoral race hasbecome the city's most expensive, contentious and partisan election cycle in recent history. A Notice is posted at City Hall, on the website, and sent by email at least 48 hours before the meeting to communicate the details. In her first political race, she garnered 15.95%, or 8,918 votes. Outstanding vote-by-mail ballots, due April 20, probably hold the key to deciding who will replace incumbent Jim Ardis. 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. Incumbents among winners of Peoria City Council At-Large election The office is open for extended hours for early voting and voter registration prior to each election. Both defeated At-Large Councilman Sid Ruckriegel, who had 19% of the vote, and Chama St. Louis and Andres "Andy" Diaz, who each had about 9% of the vote. Peoria County Geographic Information Service (GIS) page, See Peoria City Council Meeting Calendar, Agendas, Minutes, Videos, and Meeting Details, FOIA - Freedom of Information Act Request. Kelly also said public works needs and looming pension obligations are priorities. 6 0 obj David Beck was in third andPatrick Risenwas in fourth with 805 votes and 696 votes, respectively. He received 712 votes, or 34.6%. The district consists of the East Bluff and sections of Central and North Peoria. The City Council appoints community members to boards and commissions and appoints a City Manager who serves as the Chief Administrative Officer responsible for the management and operation of all city departments. In addition to being "very humbled," At-Large Councilwoman Rita Ali said of her 39% of the primary vote, "I have chills. << /Length 3377 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream He was trailed by the other sitting council member, Sid Ruckriegel, who had 2,226 votes, about 19%. Click here for a roundup of those events. This year, they were 2,939. Canvass of November 8, 2022 General and Special Elections.
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