Home. A small word that conjures up big visions of comfort and security that speak to the heart of family memories and a promising future.
It is no accident that the City of Peoria is known for its characteristics of home. We are guided by a framework of livability goals that ensure an exceptional quality of life for Peoria families: Healthy neighborhoods, arts, culture, recreational enrichment, economic prosperity, superior public services, smart growth, and integrated transportation are all carried out for the benefit of Peoria families and businesses.
This framework has led to Peoria being recognized as the Number One City to Live in Arizona. According to Ranking Arizona, “Peoria is a world-class, sustainable, and future-ready community that does not take a cookie-cutter approach to anything. With strong leadership at the helm, Peoria has a solid fiscal position, managing growth smartly, providing essential services, and emphasizing the importance of arts, recreation and open space preservation.”
A prosperous economy reflects desirable neighborhoods as well as thriving businesses. Our innovative economic development initiatives support entrepreneurs, grows local businesses and attracts high-quality jobs. I’m proud that our success has been recognized through our most recent award: Number One City to Live, Work, and Play in Arizona, by AZ Big Media.
The City of Peoria is a dynamic, growing community of more than 180,000 residents. We have been honored by Money Magazine, Forbes, Wallethub, USA Today, and more for our safe, healthy, flourishing economy. Despite all the recognition, we never lose sight of what is most important. We are committed to creating the finest future for the families who call Peoria home.
I recently completed my 2021 State of the City, “Bright Horizons,” a video series celebrating community members, local businesses, and accomplishments throughout our City. If you’d like to learn more about life in Peoria, I encourage you to view these videos at PeoriaAZ.gov/stateofthecity.
Residents are encouraged to stay up to date with Mayor Carlat by following her on Facebook @MayorCCarlat, Twitter @MayorCCarlat, and Instagram @MayorCarlat.