Rita Ali (born January 31, 1958) is an American politician serving as the 47th mayor of Peoria, Illinois since 2021. [1] She was elected on April 21, 2021, finishing just 43 votes ahead of her …

May 7, 2019 · After serving two years as an At-Large City Council Member, Dr. Rita Ali was elected Mayor of Peoria, Illinois in April 2021, becoming the city's first woman and first person …

Jan 16, 2025 · I'm dedicated to Peoria's future - building strong, safe communities, preparing our workforce, creating jobs, & driving economic growth.

8 hours ago · Rita Ali said it was "karma" that councilman Chuck Grayeb decided not to endorse John Kelly. Issues of race and DEI once again sparked a lively debate in Peoria. Audience …

Jul 17, 2024 · Peoria Mayor Rita Ali is running for reelection and will have at least one opponent from within the Peoria City Council. Ali announced her bid for reelection on Tuesday. At-large …

Moved to Peoria: 1964. Profession: Full-Time Mayor; Previously worked as Vice President of Workforce and Diversity at Illinois Central College; Community Organizations: Martin Luther …

Feb 22, 2025 · PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria Mayor Rita Ali is hoping to build on her accomplishments in a second term. And she’s excited for what is on the horizon.

4 days ago · PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Chuck Grayeb endorsed Rita Ali to continue as mayor for another four years, a week after he didn’t advance out of the mayoral primary. Grayeb, who …

Jun 28, 2024 · In a speech in which she touted the city's five-year strategic plan, Ali centered her focus on the city's efforts to revitalize Downtown Peoria, combat violent crime and …

Jul 16, 2024 · According to the office of mayor, Ali led a bipartisan, multi-region agenda to bring passenger train service to Peoria and central Illinois. She wants to create a pathway to …