Government Affairs Committee

Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce acts as an advocate for businesses within the City of Peoria and surrounding areas regarding local and state government issues and legislation. Member of the GAC consist of business and civic leaders in our community with a solid pulse on what is happening at the local, state, and federal level and how our business community may be affected. The GAC committee tracks legislation that will impact businesses, acts as a coalition to serve the interested of the business community, and fosters communication between the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, the City of Peoria, and the State Legislature to elicit positive changes that will promote a pro-business environment.

About Peoria City Council


Legislative authority is vested in a six-member council and the mayor. In 1989, the City Charter was amended to change the method of electing the councilmembers from an at-large system to a district system. Peoria's six council districts and council members are:



The council members are elected for four-year terms on a staggered basis. The mayor is elected at-large for a four-year term, which was an amendment to the City Charter approved by voters on March 11, 1997.


Within the mayor and city council website you can find information on each of the city of Peoria's districts. You can also find information on each city of Peoria district councilmember, including biography, district map, newsletter and contact information. Information is also available for the mayor and mayor's office.


Find Your Council District and Councilperson


It's easy to locate your Council District using the City of Peoria's interactive Council District Map. Enter your street address to locate your council district.

Let the Chamber be Your Advocate!


If you are a business experiencing any challenges at the city, state, or federal level, please contact Rhonda Carlson at (623) 979-3601 or rcarlson@peoriachamber.com for assistance.


 

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