Peoria leaders to discuss raising taxes for public safety pensions – CIPround

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world with end
4 years ago

“Peoria police and fire pension boards are asking the city council to raise property taxes.” Is there anyone left in Peoria to pay property taxes? Also, do these boards understand that increasing already high property taxes will accelerate outward migration?

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