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The City of Peoria Launches Online Budget Challenge

WCBU News/Jeff Smudde

The city of Peoria is challenging residents and business owners to balance the city’s 2020 budget. 

Officials have launched the 2020 Online Budget Challenge. The interactive tool allows business owners and residents to experience what it takes to craft a balanced budget based on their priorities. 

The city is short $2-million as leaders head into budget discussions. The online budget tool is available through September 6. Citizens can also submit ideas through an interactive platform. 

The budget challenge is available at peoria.budget.challenge.org. The ideas campaign is located at peoriastrategicplan.com.

Kristin McHugh is an experienced radio journalist and nonprofit manager. Most recently, she served as executive director of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council.