Peoria Standard

May 28, 2024 (PEORIA, IL) — Mayor Ali announced at tonight’s Council meeting that she is accepting applications for the Peoria City Treasurer vacancy, left open by the pending resignation of Stephen Morris due to “personal and professional commitments.” The resident filling the interim position will remain in office for the remainder of the term. The general election for City Treasurer will be held on April 1, 2025.

The City Treasurer is responsible for the administration and management of the collection, verification, recording, and depositing of all taxes, fines, and fees due to the city. The vacancy will be filled by appointment by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council. The annual salary for this position is $123,529.18 with an additional stipend of $8,000 from the Township.

To be considered for office, applicants must have been residents of Peoria for at least one year and must be statutorily eligible for office. A person is not eligible to take the oath of office if they are in arrears in payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality or have been convicted in any court located in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony unless restored to their rights of citizenship under Illinois law through a pardon or restoration by the Governor.

Regarding the process, Mayor Ali remarked: “I’m interested in appointing a qualified individual who until someone is elected next year. This would be an individual who is not interested in running for office. I would prefer to not provide any unfair advantage.” She continued: “I want it to be a very open and transparent process.”

Applicants may complete an interest form and submit their resume on the city of Peoria website on the Mayor's page. The deadline for submission is Sunday, June 16, 2024.