PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Peoria City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved its 2026-2027 Biennial Budget, a week earlier than anticipated.

The budget invests more than $301 million into the city’s six strategic priorities, which include infrastructure, community safety, business growth, downtown development, embracing equity and improving our quality of life.

The city of Peoria is projected to spend roughly $15 million more in day-to-day operations next year but roughly $30 million less in capital improvement projects.

While voting on the budget items, people around the horseshoe only spoke up to thank everyone for their hard work to make this year's budget.

"You've done a phenomenal job and great report backs, and I think we're on the right track here," Mayor Rita Ali said.

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