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August 26, 2021
Peoria begins redistricting process BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The 2020 census counts are in, and Peoria’s population has grown to 190,985, an increase of more than 35,000 residents since 2010. As such, the city of Peoria has started the federally mandated redistricting process to redraw district boundaries. “Peoria’s district system helps voters ensure that the councilmember they elect to represent them is a vital part of their community,” Mayor Cathy Carlat said. “I encourage all citizens to become in-
volved in the important redistricting process. Multiple public meetings will be held, and online mapping software is available to assist you in drawing your personal map preferences. I’m excited to begin this citizen-centric project that gives voters a voice in the democratic process.” Last week the U.S. Census Bureau released 2020 population data, triggering a redistricting process for municipalities with council districts. As required by federal law, redistricting is the process of adjusting voting district boundaries in ac-
cordance with population shifts from 2020 census data. Peoria must submit the proposed city council district boundaries by the end of 2021. New city council district boundaries will be in effect for the August and November 2022 elections. Although the delay in census data reporting will shorten the timeframe for the redistricting process this year, Peoria residents will have many opportunities to participate in the process. Starting in October, SEE REDISTRICTING PAGE 3
Former Peoria resident wins prestigious award BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor
YOUTH.......... 23 MCCCD guides students to career success
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Neil Khurana is not the type to spend his days playing video games or scrolling through social media. Instead, the high schooler is creating robots and volunteering for the likes of Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope. He completed research internships in the computer science and finance field at ASU. He’s also the recipient of the University of Rochester’s prestigious Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award. “My parents have really helped me with this since my early says,” says Khurana, a former Peoria resident who attended Sandra Day O’Connor High School. His father’s job brought his family to North Carolina a week ago. “They taught me to be involved in sports, academic and extracurricular activities. They taught me to manage my time early on and not waste it on a lot of what teens do nowadays with SEE AWARD PAGE 4
Neil Khurana, left, and Sean Reavie of Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope showcase the action figures the teen collected. (Photo courtesy of Neil Khurana)
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