A committee of 21 people will begin meeting Jan. 20 to discuss Peoria’s future and ways to address the demands expected to accompany future growth in the city.
The committee, chaired by former Peoria Mayor John Keegan, will have its first meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Point of View Conference Room at the City of Peoria’s Development and Community Services Building, 9875 N. 85th Ave., in Peoria. The meeting is open to the public.
Carlat said the committee will focus its work on areas that will be most impacted by growth: public safety, parks and recreation and open space. She noted the panel includes residents from across the city, with diverse backgrounds and interests. They were appointed by members of the City Council and will serve until the committee completes its work, in the spring, she said.
Carlat also announced Kirk Haines will serve as Keegan’s Vice Chair, and Eva Osuna will serve as the committee’s Secretary.
Other members of the committee are: Dave Allsop, Jon Auckland, Ian Dowdy, Jack Fletcher, Dennis Grenier, Michael Higgins, MJ Johnson, Dr. Ken Krieger, Scott Lekan, Ron Lyzniak, Mark Mauer, Kim Price Olsen, Howard Openlander, Kathy Senseman, Franklin Schiller, Barry Spiegel, Gene Sweeny and Christian Williams .
The meetings will be held in every area of the city to be easily accessible to the whole community. Upcoming meeting information may be found on the city’s website, PeoriaAZ.gov. For more information about the Committee or its meetings, please contact the committee’s liaison, Tammy Shreeve, at 623.773.5143.