June 25, 2024 (PEORIA, IL) Applications are still being accepted 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 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 of the office 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 compensation of $8,000 from the Peoria Township office.
To be considered for office, the applicant must have been a resident of the city of Peoria for at least one year and is statutorily eligible for office. A person is not eligible to take the oath of office for a municipal office if that person is, at the time required for taking the oath of office, in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality or has been convicted in any court located in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony, unless such person is again restored to his or her rights of citizenship that may have been forfeited under Illinois law as a result of a conviction, which includes eligibility to hold elected municipal office, by the terms of a pardon for the offense, has received a restoration of rights by the Governor, or otherwise according to law. Any time after a judgment of conviction is rendered, a person convicted of an infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony may petition the Governor for a restoration of rights (65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5).
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 the 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 the interest form and submit their resume on the city of Peoria website on the Mayor's page. The deadline for submission is Sunday, July 21, 2024.