Peru 2nd Ward aldermanic candidates talk municipal pool, affordable housing ahead of April 1 election
After the success of the November referendum, the municipal pool remains at the forefront of Peru residents’ minds ahead of the April 1 election.
Incumbent Jason Edgcomb is challenged by resident Tom Riordan for the 2nd Ward aldermanic seat. It is the lone contested aldermanic race in Peru.
Edgcomb said in a Shaw Local News Network questionnaire that he doesn’t believe a municipal pool is the best use of hotel/motel funds, which he said was made clear in the past.
“However, that was the question on the ballot, and I will honor what the voters asked for,” he said. “My concern is how this affects city projects down the road, but we will figure that out when we get to it.”
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