Mar 3, 20211 minPlanning and Zoning Commission Government is supposed to help and support the people, not work against them. This past week, the Community Development Department of the...
Feb 22, 20211 minGET OUT AND VOTEWe are at the point where I don't want to inform you about what happened this week, instead I want to implore you to get out and vote....
Feb 17, 20211 minFinal Release of QuestionnairesThis is the final of the questionnaires that have been submitted on behalf of the Diaz for Mayor campaign. I have now posted all of my...
Feb 15, 20211 minUrgent Call to Action & Weekly UpdateFriends, I have a call to action for everyone who knows a voter in Peoria. I need your help to get out the vote and encourage others to...
Feb 13, 20211 minQuestionnaire Release - Green Party & Equality IllinoisThe office of Mayor of Peoria is a non-partisan office. As Mayor, I must be engaged with people from across the spectrum politically. The...
Feb 10, 20211 minSierra Club & Union SurveysI am releasing two of the surveys from local organizations. The first is from the Sierra Club of Illinois and the other is from the...
Feb 8, 20212 minWeekly Message, Mayoral Forum #4, & Upcoming Event In my weekly message, I discuss the fact that in order to move Peoria ahead, we have to change who we elect. Partisan politics shouldn't...
Feb 1, 20212 minMayoral Forum #3, PJ Star Questionnaire, & Campaign Updates - 2.1.21Friends, we had a great weekend walking neighborhoods, despite some rain and snow. We continue to work on getting people to know more...
Jan 27, 20211 minQuestionnaire #3 - Peoria DSAThe DSA questionnaire asked questions on topics of Zoning, Transportation, Taxes, and more. Please check out the PDF for my answers and...
Jan 25, 20211 minMayoral Forum #2 & Campaign UpdatesThe second Mayoral Forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and broadcast by WCBU, is available to watch below. I continue to...
Jan 22, 20211 minCandidate Questionnaire #2 - Progressive CaucusThe questionnaire I am publishing this evening comes from a progressive group here in Peoria, looking to offer their endorsement.
Jan 17, 20211 minMayoral Forum #1The NAACP, Southside Communities United For Change, and the Peoria Peoples Project hosted a candidate forum for Mayor and First District...
Jan 14, 20211 minCandidate Questionnaire #1The first of my questionnaire answers comes from a group made of business owners in the community. The PDF is available for download and...
Dec 10, 20204 minTransparency in GovernmentWe must expect more from our City Council Diaz for Mayor Press Conference 12.8.20 – Full Text Good Morning, I am Andy Diaz, candidate for...
Jul 26, 20201 minGet involvedWe continue to grow the volunteer ranks following our event at Campaign HQ today. Reach out to me at Diaz@DiazForMayor.com to share your...
Jul 20, 20202 minPolice - Community EngagementCrime and community engagement continues to be an issue in Peoria. I have been asking for engagement from our city council and mayor for...
Jun 23, 20201 minIts OfficialLocal Entrepreneur and Urban Farmer declares candidacy Its hard to believe that it was just a week ago that I declared my candidacy for...
May 26, 20201 minGrowing entrepreneurs at the North End MercadoHelping neighbors build small businesses with the ultimate goal of bettering the neighborhood and community. https://www.pjstar.com/news/...
May 26, 20201 minHow Strong Towns Inspired a Local Food MovementUrban Acres was created in response to a neighborhood grocery store closing. When the place of nourishment for the neighborhood closes,...
May 26, 20201 minUrban Acres grows strong communityStrong community neighborhoods have people who know each other, grocery stores with healthy foods, mercado markets, community centers,...