Issues

THE RIGGENBACH RECORD:

Fiscal Conservative

• Balanced Budget
• Cut spending, no property tax increases
• Restructured City Government to increase efficiencies
• City Services delivered in a more customer focused manner

Neighborhood Advocate

• Leader in establishing the East Village Growth Cell
• “Taking Back Our Neighborhood” initiative
• Strong supporter of the “Don’t Shoot” anti-crime initiative
• Champion of Neighborhood Watch Groups

Pro-Growth l Pro-Jobs

• Balanced approach to growth and preservation
• Supports Warehouse District Development
• Downtown/Central Business District Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE RIGGENBACH AGENDA:

Continued Financial Stability

• Committed to strict financial policies to ensure Balanced Budgets into the future
• No property tax increases
• Share Service Delivery where possible to avoid duplications and save tax dollars

Continued Incremental Development

• Wisconsin Avenue Corridor (Glen Oak Impact Zone)
• Prospect Avenue Form District
• Knoxville Avenue south of McClure (East Village Growth Cell)
• Sheridan Village, Metro Centre 8l Junction City

Continued Collaboration for a Better Quality of Life

• With Peoria County for an improved and more efficient delivery of services
• With States Attorney Jerry Brady for safer streets and neighborhoods
• With East Village Growth Cell Developers for improved housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Married to Barbara, parents to three daughters and two sons who attend District 150 Schools

Peoria County Board Member, seven years

Over 25 years of private sector business and finance experience

Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Attends Richwoods Christian Church