Economic Development

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Gene Pratt
Planning & Community

The goal of the Planning & Development Office is to foster economic

growth and an improved quality of life in West Peoria by encouraging

the creation and attraction of new businesses, the retention and expansion

of existing businesses, new job creation and a more diversified tax base.

The Planning and Community Development Coordinator works closely

with the Plan Commission, the Land Use Committee, and the Zoning

Officer on future development throughout the City.

West Peoria seeks to redevelop and enhance its main business

corridors, Western Avenue and Farmington Road; and also to

revitalize the downtown area, the Sterling and Rohmann intersection.

To help accomplish these goals, a Tax Increment Financing District

(TIF) has been established and a business survey was distributed to

explore the needs and concerns of local business owners.

Visit the Peoria-area regional Economic Development Council

here

Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce

Illinois Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Website

here

Population (2010 Census)

4,458

Local Property Tax (2010)

8.1466%

Local Sales Tax (2012)

7.25%

Highway Access

4 mi. to I-474 & I-74

Commercial Airport

4 mi.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Yes

Major Markets

Peoria-Pekin MSA

(150 miles from both Chicago & St. Louis)

West Peoria City Hall · 2506 W Rohmann Ave · West Peoria, IL 61604 · 309-674-1993
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