# Peoria County Board Meeting


**Body:** Peoria County Government
**Date:** November 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


At the November 13, 2026 Peoria County Board meeting, members approved the FY2027 annual appropriation and budget ordinance 13–2 after adopting a $75,000 amendment: $50,000 for ten small-business microgrants and $25,000 to continue the Smart Start Navigator program. The balanced budget totals just over $183 million and includes nearly $30 million for 78 capital improvement projects, including jail master-planning and related facility work; a board member said about $10 million is directed toward the jail in FY2027. The board also approved the tax levy ordinance 13–3. The recommended levy is $38,558,181 at a flat rate of $82.41 per $100 of equalized assessed valuation; the presentation noted that rising assessed values are expected to increase county property-tax revenue by just under $2.2 million. No contract awards, bids, or vendor selections were reported.

Three residents spoke in opposition to a proposed CO₂ transport and sequestration project and asked the county to enact a temporary moratorium and develop zoning and safety standards. The board took no action on that request, and the chair said the county was still determining its authority and would provide information publicly. The board also approved two zoning requests and an amendment to the county food safety ordinance. Phil Salzer was recognized for his county board service; his remarks included support for planning a new jail.

**Source:** Peoria County Government