Peoria Councilmember Bill Patena, who represents the Ironwood District, has decided not to run for reelection in 2024.
He announced the decision after submitting a statement of interest to the city, but only a couple weeks before candidate signatures were due April 1 for the upcoming council election, which is scheduled for July 30.
In a statement sent to Peoria Independent, Patena said he has been on the city council for 12 years and feels it is time for him to move on and get some new and fresh ideas to keep Peoria moving forward.
