East Village Growth Cell (EVGC) Tax Increment Financing Economic Development Advisory Committee

Committee Overview

The East Village Growth Cell TIF Advisory body to the City Council, was formed through a charter as allowed by Illinois State statute on matters pertaining to the East Village Growth Cell (EVGC) TIF District.  The committee was formed to facilitate economic development in the EVGC through facilitating growth and development, promoting consistent land uses, helping to provide needed services, promoting job creation, increasing property tax base, promoting redevelopment opportunities, and reviewing requests for financial assistance from sources available in the growth cell.

Meeting Time, Date & Location

Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Third Thursday of March and September
Location: East Bluff Community Center 
512 E Kansas Street
Peoria, IL 61603

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Committee Members

  1. Robert Anderson

    Representing: OSF

    September 27, 2012 - N/A


  1. Steve Katlack

    Third District At-Large Resident/Chair

    August 28, 2012 - N/A


  1. Jessie McGowan

    Third District At-Large Resident

    August 28, 2012 - N/A


  1. Richard Mitchell

    Third District At-Large Resident/Chair

    November 20, 2010 - N/A


  1. Edward Peszek

    Representing: OSF

    April 4, 2016 - N/A


  1. Ilethea Suggs

    Representing: School District 150

    January 12, 2021 - N/A


  1. City Representative

    Vacant

  1. Robert Wilton

    Second District At-Large Resident

    November 23, 2010 - N/A


  1. City Representative

    Vacant

Staff Liaison

  1. Kerilyn Weick

    Senior Urban Planner
    Email Kerilyn Weick
    Phone: 309-494-8606