“As a Peoria resident and recently retired police chief, I endorse Art Miller for mayor of the city of Peoria. I committed 36 years of my life to law-enforcement with seven of those years spent as a Deputy Chief of the Peoria Police Department. I worked directly for Art and he created an incredibly motivated, community focused police department to serve the citizens of Peoria. I consider Art to be one of the best leaders and I ever served with. He is an amazing man of character that focuses on the needs of the employees and the public we serve.”

Benny Piña
Peoria Chief of Police, Ret.

"I have lived in Peoria for 10 years and can say with confidence, Art is the leader we need as Peoria's next mayor. Over many years of observing his work as an executive officer in city government, I have seen firsthand his steady, thoughtful approach to public service. He consistently evaluates situations with care, seeks meaningful input, and makes sound, well‑reasoned decisions that prioritize the greater good. Art’s commitment to Peoria is genuine, and his willingness to listen to constituents is exactly the kind of leadership our community deserves."

“I support Art Miller because he is willing to ask the questions that too many elected officials seem unwilling to ask.

Peoria taxpayers work hard for their money. They have every right to expect that public funds will be spent responsibly, transparently, and with meaningful public oversight. Yet in recent years, we have watched millions of taxpayer dollars be committed to development projects while citizens have had little opportunity to influence the decisions being made.

The issue is not whether economic development is important. It is. The issue is whether taxpayers are receiving fair value for their investment and whether major decisions are being made in a manner that is open, transparent, and accountable.

What troubles me most is the concentration of authority over significant development decisions within the city administration. When millions of public dollars can be committed without robust public debate and direct accountability from elected officials, citizens are right to ask who is truly responsible for protecting their interests.

Government works best when decisions are made in the open, not behind closed doors. Taxpayers deserve to know who is making decisions, why those decisions are being made, what risks are involved, and how success will be measured. They deserve more than presentations after the fact. They deserve a voice before commitments are made.

Art Miller understands this. He understands that transparency is not an obstacle to progress—it is a requirement for good government. He understands that economic development should benefit the entire city, not just a select group of projects or interests. Most importantly, he understands that elected officials should be accountable for how public money is spent.

Peoria is a great city, but great cities require trust between citizens and their government. That trust is weakened when taxpayers feel excluded from major decisions and expected to simply accept the outcome.

I support Art Miller because I believe Peoria needs stronger fiscal oversight, greater transparency, and leadership that welcomes public scrutiny rather than avoids it. Our tax dollars belong to the people of Peoria, and the people of Peoria deserve a seat at the table.”

Mike Lindbeck
Vistancia

“As a retired Marine Corps officer, a retired Peoria Police Lieutenant and Peoria resident tired of unscrupulous city leaders, I enthusiastically support Art Miller to be Peoria’s next Mayor. I have seen Art’s leadership in action – he is authentic, caring, and empathetic. He is a man of high character driven by service to others, not ego, and his promise to listen is genuine. Peoria deserves a mayor who understands service before self – Art Miller is that person.”

Jeff Carpenter
Peoria Police, Lieutenant, Ret.
Lieutenant Colonel, USMC, Ret.

I’ve gotten to know Art Miller through my work, and he’s consistently shown up as someone who listens. He’s approachable, asks how people are doing, and shows genuine interest in our community. Those qualities matter to me so I’m proud to support Art Miller for mayor of Peoria!

Kendall Black
Peoria Resident

“Art Miller knows the city, he chose to protect it for many, many years.  He’s worked with many mayors.  This is the man that will get in there and do the job that was supposed to be done.  Voting for Art is the right thing to do because he has integrity and morals.”

Paul Johnson

“It was wonderful working with you at the city, but this is now your calling!  You will bring back INTEGRITY, TRUST, TRUTH, HONESTY to city hall.”

Judy Packard Lampert

“So much love for the ideas regarding tourism and expanding our outdoor resources!”

Jessica McKelvey

“Art is someone I respect for his integrity, transparency, and – most importantly – his willingness to listen to the community.”

Chris Spalding

 “We are very grateful you are willing to prioritize our community, including our parks and open spaces.  Our trail system is a highlight of our city’s resources and deserves to continue to grow alongside our city’s growth”

Ed McKelvey

“To my Peoria Friends – I am reaching out to ask for your support by voting for Art Miller for Mayor.  As the former Peoria Police Chief with more than four decades in public safety, Art Miller has the leadership experience to guide our city through this pivotal time. 

I am standing with Art because he promises to give Peoria’s residents a seat at the table and to ensure that decisions that shape our community are made transparently, with our voices heard. 

Art knows how to build safe communities; his resume makes that clear.  But he also brings to the office a long-standing commitment to connect with the people he serves, as well as those who work tirelessly to keep our great city running. 

With Art Miller as Mayor, Peoria residents can count on a renewed focus on our quality of life, from ensuring our parks and outdoor spaces remain the envy of the Valley, and our neighborhoods and businesses continue to prosper through smart growth at the core.”

Julie Caputo