By Philip Haldiman | Your Valley
Mayoral candidate Jason Beck has said that if he is elected he wants to bring a city-owned airport to Peoria contending it will create thousands of jobs and billions in ongoing economic impact for the city.
In past reports with Peoria Independent, Beck has said that he has “done the homework” on bringing an airport to the city.
“The financial model and plan are sound, and have already been discussed and vetted by multiple experts, including top economists, conservative watchdog groups, business leaders and federal and state government leaders,” he stated.
However, he has not shared specifics with voters and he did not respond to questions specifically for this report.
Some experts say an airport in Peoria could happen, but it would be no small feat.
