Although Jim Ardis only has been mayor of Peoria for just over a year, he’s spearheaded some major improvements to the area while in office. Since his initial commitment in 1999 as a councilman-at-large and while he represents us in his term as Peoria mayor, Ardis has struggled to benefit all Peorians—i.e., the majority’s interest—through his votes. He’s a staunch advocate of preserving and improving the older neighborhoods, and has proved this through the several revitalization projects he’s backed up throughout the area. With the help of city council members, he’s fought crime issues head on, and has an intense passion for constantly enhancing the area’s education system. Ardis understands the importance of progress to the future of Peoria, vowing to give his support to Peoria’s medical, manufacturing, and technological communities, all of which he’s hopeful will create endless job opportunities and growth to central Illinois.
