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Peoria, IL, October 18th, 2019- The Business Political Action Committee of Central Illinois (BizPAC), an all-volunteer organization made up of Peoria area business and non-profit executives has completed a thorough review of the proposed 2020 and 2021 City of Peoria budget. In order to assist our member organizations as well as elected officials seeking input from the business community, the BizPAC has produced a summary of its key findings.
DATE: October 4th, 2019
RE: Peoria Innovation District
The Business PAC of Central Illinois (BizPAC) strongly recommends APPROVAL of the resolution to establish a Downtown Peoria Innovation District. The establishment of this district will help confirm that Peoria is a community committed to innovation.
In November 2020 there will be a vote on a constitutional amendment to change from a flat income tax to a graduated income tax. There are three major problems with this proposal.
The Adoption of a Single-Use SSA Would Be Detrimental To Our Community
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BizPAC conducts a candidate survey in addition to personal 1 on 1 interviews in order to select those who most strongly support the local business community.
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A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is available on the Board of Elections official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.