Second Peoria mayoral debate at WTVP canceled after Kelly backs out, asks for new date

Kelly backs out of Peoria mayoral forum due to conflict with St. Patrick's Day

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- An upcoming mayoral forum with Mayor Rita Ali and At-Large Councilman John Kelly has been canceled. The forum, which was to be recorded at the studios of WTVP-TV next week, was canceled after Kelly, citing an unspecified conflict, backed out of the March 17, said the station in a news release. Grayeb signals possible end to his mayoral hopes But when reached for comment, Kelly said he chose not to go because it was S…

Second Peoria mayoral debate at WTVP canceled after Kelly backs out, asks for new date

John Kelly notified the station that he would be unable to attend the debate and cited other events on March 17.

At-large council member Kelly backs out of mayoral debate, cites conflict with St. Patrick's Day

The Peoria mayoral forum between incumbent Mayor Rita Ali and at-large city council member John Kelly has been canceled.