Pension Reforms Top City's 2021 Wishlist for State Lawmakers
City of Peoria YouTube Originally published on February 10, 2021 6:51 pm When it comes to the Peoria area's wishlist for state legislators, there's a lot of needs--from road repairs to renewing tax credits. But one item clearly comes in as the top priority. "Our number one item that has to be addressed. It needs to be in the largest font on that piece of paper. And it needs to be bold. And it needs to be underlined. And it needs to be, 'Help us address the pension,'" said Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis. Public safety pensions remain the city's largest unfunded liability. City Manager Patrick Uri...