Peoria grocery tax vote is 'purely political' says councilman, who votes 'yes' anyway

Peoria grocery tax vote is 'purely political' says councilman, who votes 'yes' anyway

Peoria voted unanimously to implement the grocery tax but one councilman called the vote "purely political."

Peoria City Council approves 1% grocery tax

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- In an effort to maintain around $5 million annually in sales tax revenue, those around the Horseshoe voted unanimously to impose a 1% grocery tax in Peoria beginning next year. This is in response to Gov. JB Pritzker's decision to repeal the statewide 1% tax on groceries set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Peoria council mulls 1% grocery tax to replace state tax Potential impact on city finances Finance Director Kyle Cr…