Peoria Mayor-elect Rita Ali says she wants communities to be able to continue advocating for their needs as the redistricting process continues. She asked legislators not to dilute people's voices or votes. Peoria's mayor-elect is asking for communities with common interests not to be split up in the redistricting process. Rita Ali emphasized the area's diversity and strong leadership as she spoke to state senators in a virtual hearing on redistricting for Peoria, Tazewell, and McLean counties. She said she doesn't want the area's people of color to be left behind. "We have to continue to give voice to these communities that have these gaps in terms of resources," said Ali. "Those inequities have to be addressed."