'I Just Could Not Approve': Peoria Heights Mayor Speaks Out About Grocery Tax Veto

'I just could not approve': Peoria Heights Mayor speaks out about grocery tax veto

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Mayor of Peoria Heights said he didn't anticipate that he'd have to veto a vote on the grocery tax when campaigning for Mayor, but he still majorly respects the board members who voted for it. On Friday, Mayor Matt Wigginton posted on Facebook that he will be vetoing a 1% grocery tax was passed 5-1 by the trustees on Sept. 2. He said this is something that he wanted to stick to his word on, and could be benefic…

Peoria Heights mayor has vetoed ‘regressive’ grocery tax – Peoria Journal Star/Yahoo

"Make no mistake, a grocery tax is a regressive tax," Mayor Matt Wigginton said. "It takes a larger share of income from working families, seniors with fixed incomes and those living paycheck to paycheck. With this mayoral veto, groceries in Peoria Heights will be less expensive for our citizens. We will also have a competitive advantage in enticing new grocers to our community — something I am actively pursuing."