By Eric Newman | Peoria Times
Peoria city staff, City Council members and others interested in government gathered at Fire Station No. 1 Lucidi Distilling Co. on July 9 to support Peoria City Councilwoman Denette Dunn’s election campaign.
Dunn took office after Pine District representative Carlo Leone resigned due to illness. The council appointed her to the role, and a special election will take place August 27 to determine who will carry out the rest of Leone’s four-year term to 2022. She is running against Randal “RJ” Rains.
She carries a long-time business background, including many years working for nearby Republic Services. The other council members appreciate that business acumen, and Dunn believes it could prove crucial to making change in the city during her term.