Brad Shafer
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Top issues during term (14)
Black Rock Coffee Conditional Use Permit and Neighbor Relations
The developers reported spending upwards of $120,000 on engineering, underground retention, and landscape redesigns to address neighbor concerns.
Traffic Safety and Infrastructure Capacity on Lake Pleasant Parkway
Potential future investments in traffic calming infrastructure or automated enforcement systems.
water infrastructure
You'll likely see higher water bills down the road to help pay for drilling and maintaining these new wells.
APS Substation Land Sale and Electrical Easements in Peoria Innovation Core
Generates millions in future economic investment, job creation, and land sales for the city and state trust fund.
Rose Valley Water Company Franchise Agreement
Over $121,000 deposited by Rose Valley Water Company to cover election costs, plus a 2% franchise fee on gross receipts.
city administration
While exact salaries weren't front-and-center, adding three high-level execs is definitely going to bump up the city's administrative payroll.
employee compensation
It's a one-time cash payout funded directly by local tax dollars, though the exact total hasn't been blasted across the headlines.
impact fees
Building or buying a home in north Peoria is about to get more expensive as developers pass these new fees along.
legal dispute
Local taxpayers are on the hook to fund this costly legal battle between current and former city officials.
police aviation unit
Buying and running a brand-new police chopper isn't cheap, meaning taxpayers are footing the bill for a pricey new piece of gear.
water regulation
Local businesses using a ton of water might have to shell out extra cash for upgrades or face higher utility bills under the new rules.
backyard chickens ordinance
You might save a few bucks on grocery store eggs, but expect some minor city costs to rewrite and enforce the new coop permits.
amusement tax dispute
Local businesses could be forced to pay unexpected back taxes that hurt their bottom line.
leadership election
Doesn't directly cost taxpayers a dime, but these new leaders will be steering how your tax dollars get spent.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Shafer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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