Mayor Rita Ali, City Of Peoria | City Of Peoria website
Mayor Rita Ali, City Of Peoria | City Of Peoria website
The Peoria City/County Joint Commission on Racial Justice & Equity will hold its annual State of the Commission program on May 1 at ART Inc., located at 919 NE Jefferson Ave. in Peoria. The event will start with doors opening at 6 p.m., followed by the program from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Guests will be provided heavy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and beverages. While attendance is free, RSVPs are encouraged via a specified online link.
During the program, the commission will review its accomplishments from the past year and outline future plans. The public is invited to attend and informed that copies of the commission's 2024 annual report will be available.
Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and Peoria County Board Chairman James Dillon will deliver opening remarks. The event will also feature a panel discussion in a town hall format with commission members and local officials ready to engage in a question-and-answer session.
Established in 2021, the Joint Commission on Racial Justice & Equity addresses racial disparities and promotes racial equity within Peoria City and County governments and the wider community. More information about the commission can be found on Peoria County's official website.
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