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Peoria City Council addresses $14 million tax loss from hotel sale

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 14
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A report detailed that in 2023, the owners of the Pere Marquette Hotel embezzled $29 million in grant money and $7 million in loans distributed by Peoria. The building was subsequently sold to Shreem Capital, a Texas-based firm, which will retain 53% of the taxes meant to aid in property redevelopment for the next 20 years, resulting in a $14 million loss for the city of Peoria.

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The $14 million loss could have been used to fund local public services, including renovating vulnerable neighborhoods, supporting K-12 schools, or providing technical certification programs. The city council is currently addressing issues of affordability, housing, safety, and education in Peoria.

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  • PeoriaThe city whose local affairs are governed by the city council.
  • city councilThe legislative body that governs the local affairs of Peoria.

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