Public Safety & Justice committee advances 2026 budget with new central vacancy account; Williams votes no Finance staff presented the committees 2026 budget package, including a new process to centralize budgeted vacancy salaries (~$2.0 million county-wide, $1.9M in this committee) and a list of requested FTE changes including one forensic pathologist for the coroner. Committee advanced the package; all voted in favor except Member Williams.

Peoria County's Public Safety & Justice Committee just advanced a groundbreaking budget plan, featuring a new central vacancy account and crucial staffing changes—but not everyone is on board.

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County allocates $113K to public defender budget from AOIC funds County officials approve rolling over unspent AOIC funds for public defender services.

Peoria County is empowering justice with a $113K boost to its Public Defender's budget, ensuring better legal representation for all residents!

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