Goals and Objectives

Mission
To provide effective, community oriented government and leadership to the citizens of Peoria .

Vision
A vibrant City center surrounded by clean and safe neighborhoods for all citizens.

Goals & Objectives

Expanding businesses and technology centers in the City as well as supporting small local, minority-owned businesses and neighborhood economic development.
Development of neighborhoods by cleaning up streets, rehabbing housing and creating a focused approach to upgrading communities. Cracking down on crime while ensuring citizens feel safe with their police department.

New Initiatives

Utilizing the technology and resources needed for Peoria to create a system of departmental accountability similar to Baltimore ’s “citistat” program.
Greater economic development in the City from attracting new business to growth and retention of existing businesses.

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Work Experience

Current Employment

City Councilman-At-Large 1995 – 2007

North American Governmental Sales Manager
Caterpillar, Inc.
100 N.E. Adams Street
Peoria , IL 61629

Past Employment

Mayor Pro Tem

Military Service: Vietnam Veteran

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Educational Background

Spalding Institute
Illinois Central College – Associate of Arts
University of Illinois at Springfield – Bachelor of Arts
DePaul University – Master of Arts

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Community Involvement

Present

Member of St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church
Member of Peter H. Clark Elks Lodge
Member of Henry Brown Masonic Lodge F & AM
Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Member of American Legion Post 1151
Chairman 2001 Crittenton Crisis Nursery Auction
Crittenton Center Board of Directors
Salvation Army Board of Directors
Lifetime Member, NAACP

Past
Chairman of Steamboat Days – 1991 –1994
Community Growth and Development Commission Member

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Committee Membership

Present
Member of Peoria Civic Center ’s Minority Marketing Committee
Deputy Liquor Commissioner
IHSA Steering Committee
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Member
Senior Citizens Commission Council Liaison
Multi-Enforcement Group Task Force
City of Peoria Joint Labor/Management Health Care Committee
Police Superintendent Search Committee

Past
Peoria Area Community Events Board of Directors
Southside Office of Concern Board of Directors
Bradley University Chief’s Club Board of Directors
Heartland D.A.R.E. Board of Directors
Former Fire and Police Commissioner
Past President of Police Community Relations Committee
Council Liaison to Greater Peoria Mass Transit Board
City Council Public Safety Committee Member
Member - Ad Hoc Committee on Council Rules
City/County Landfill Committee Member
Riverfront Business District Commission Member

Goals and Objectives

Work Experience

Educational Background

Community Involvement

Committee Membership

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