Peoria's history, population, vision/mission statements, sustainability efforts, redistricting, and construction projects.  Info on schools, the Peoria Leadership Institute seminar, and the Sister Cities program.

Information on the City Council including agendas , the Mayor, the Municipal Court, City Manager and ADA along with the city's various initiatives.

News from the city of Peoria, press releases from the Office of Commnications, links to RSS feeds and E-News signup. View programming on Channel 11, PeoriaTV.

Information on the employment process, a listing of current open jobs, how to apply on-line and a list af all jobs and salaries at the city.

 A listing of links to directories of city services, including all online e-services.

The city of Peoria Municipal Complex is home to City Hall, the Council Chambers, the Main Library, the Development and Community Services Building, the Public Safety Administration Building, and the Municipal Court.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

City of Peoria Budget is managed by the Management and Budget Department. Find copies of the FY13 Program Buget and the CIP here.

The City Code and  Zoning Ordinace, with updates are located here. Also, find the City Charter, and legal statements related to the website, including our Privacy Notice.

How to pay bills you may have with the city, including water, sewer and trash collection fees, recreation program and class fees, traffic fines and more. Setup water and sewer service.

Home and Property Resources includes information on trash pickup,water conservation, swimming  pool issues and recycling, along with other relevant information for homeowners.

Neighborhood Resources includes information on dealing with graffiti removal, block parties, animal control, street repairs, odors and other neighborhood related quality of life issues.

Helpful services provided by the fire and police departments. Report criminal activity, locate crime information, register alarms, and learn about crime prevention.

Search for scheduled events and meetings in the city including documents relating to city council meetings and other meetings.

This section contains information and links to the Peoria Public Library's website, the Arts Commission, the Center for Performing Arts, and Annual Arts festivals and Celebrations. 

Information on recreation programs and classes, afterschool and preschool programs, sports leagues and locations and amenities of city parks.

Information on bus routes, park and ride, dial a ride and bicycle paths. Also, road closures and lane restrictions.

Use this page to find information on the city of Peoria website of interest to builders and developers.Included are inspections, zoning and zoning ordinance, the city code, general plan, permitting, and impact fees.

How to get a business license, tax license, sales tax schedules/forms, register to use the online eTax system, pay taxes and fees. Bidding on contracts with the city and auctions, trash collection, recycling, traffic counts.

Business and Real EstateDevelopment, and other assistance for businesses and developers finding sites, understanding the area, and growing their businesses. Links to the Building Development Division and PeoriaED.Com.

Information on Building Permits. Find out about permits for signs, temporary use of property, filming, and alarms. Download forms and track applications for development, building, planning and engineering permits.

The city's main document portal for development related dodcuments including planning and zoning, building, engineering and fire prevention.

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres conduct spring training at the Peoria Sports Complex each February and March. Everything you need to know is at PeoriaSpringTraining.com.

A listing of area hotels, motels and RV Parks, listed by distance from the Peoria Sports Complex.

The city of Peoria, Arizona is proud to be the "Gateway to Lake Pleasant," one of the finest water recreation areas in Arizona.

Links to Items of interest to tourists, including VisitPeoriaaz.com, our official tourism website.

The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts consists of a 280 seat main stage auditorium and an 80+ seat black box theater, designed to bring award winning community theater to downtown Peoria. 

Detailed information on hiking trails in Peoria. Discover locations, routes, parking, and other useful infomation.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

Special Events, sponsored and hosted by the city, held throughout the year at the Peoria Sports Complex, Oldtown Peoria and other areas.

The Peoria Sports Complex is home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners during spring training, and many other events throughout the year.

Mayor's Columns 

The Mayor's Columns are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format below. To view or download a column, click one of the links. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to be able to view the documents. To learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here.

2012 Columns 
September 2012  Public Safety: Community Partnerships
May 2012  Living within our Means
January 2012  Value of the Arts in Peoria
 
2011 Columns   
December 2011   West Valley Resort and Casino
November 2011  Plenty to Do in Peoria 
October 2011  Civic Engagement is Everyone’s Responsibility 
September 2011  A Little Piece of History in Peoria 
August 2011  Dog Days of Summer – But We're Still Working 
July 2011  How Did We Become a Nation
June 2011  Redistricting Defines the Company You Keep in City Politics 
May 2011  Creativity, Commitment & Organization Can Sway Public Policy 
April 2011  Council Alters Frequency, Location of Sessions 
March 2011  When Options Are Limited, Hard Choices Must Be Made 
February 2011  Tucson Tragedy - The shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords 
January 2011  A New Decade Requires a New Generation of Leaders 
2010 Columns 
December 2010  Big or Small, Purchases Made in Peoria Promote Quality of Life 
November 2010  Veterans Shared the Burden of America’s Ideals. 
October 2010  Arizona Fall League at the Peoria Sports Complex. 
September 2010  Luke Clearly Leading, but F-35 Race Hasn’t Reached Finish Line. 
August 2010  Primary Voting Comes Early This Year 
July 2010  Primary Elections Shouldn’t Be Secondary Consideration 
June 2010  Experienced Employees Enable Peoria to Weather Downturn 
May 2010  Please Support Proposition 100 
April 2010 Invest One Saturday Night in Helping to Cure Cancer 
March 2010   Your City Services, Political Clout Depend on Completing Census Form 
February 2010 Local Hearings an Opportunity to Stand Up for Luke 
January 2010 Spring Training Offers More Chances to Spend Locally, Support the Community