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Portrait photos show, from left, Peoria City Council district representatives Denise Jackson, Andre Allen, and Denis Cyr.
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Peoria City Council incumbents give strong election night performance
Collin Schopp
The 2025 General Consolidated Election looks like a very successful night for incumbent representatives on the Peoria City Council.
Ward 1 alderpersons Lilija Stevens and Mike Brownfield sit next to each other during Washington City Council meetings. That will end May 5, when Stevens is sworn in as mayor and Brownfield leaves the council.
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New Washington mayor promises more community input, early focus on hiring a new city administrator
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