This is more than just our home. This is our community.
Leadership for Everyone
Join me in Making Peoria Heights an even better place to live, work, and grow. I would be honored to have your support!
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Vote Nathan Steinwedel for Trustee!
About Nathan Steinwedel
About Nathan Steinwedel
Nathan Steinwedel has been a dedicated member of the Central Illinois community for decades. Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, Nathan moved to the Heights in 2007 and has proudly called it home ever since. As a longtime homeowner, he understands the importance of fostering a thriving and connected community.
Nathan’s commitment to service began with his time at the police department, where he worked to protect and support the people of his community. Following his tenure in law enforcement, he transitioned into commercial real estate, where he now specializes in development and business growth. His work focuses on creating opportunities for local businesses, strengthening the economic landscape, and ensuring sustainable progress for the region.
Today, Nathan lives in the Heights with his fiancée, Brittani, and their three children. With a deep passion for the community and its future, he remains actively involved in initiatives that drive positive change. His experience in both public service and economic development gives him a unique perspective on what it takes to build a strong, vibrant community.
KEY ISSUES
Key Focus Areas
Nathan's campaign prioritizes key policy areas to enhance the lives of all Peoria Heights residents. Explore the main policy points below:
Water Infrastructure
Fixing Our Water – Action Starts Now
Clean, safe, and affordable water is a basic necessity—yet too many families in our community are forced to rely on bottled water or expensive home filtration systems just to have water they can trust. This is unacceptable, and we must act now.
If elected, I will immediately push for three critical solutions to address our water crisis:
1. Negotiating a Village-Wide Price for Water Delivery Services
Families who depend on bottled water shouldn’t have to overpay for something as essential as clean water. By negotiating a village-wide rate, we can ensure that every household has access to safe drinking water at a fair price.
2. Securing a Village-Wide Discount for Whole-House Filtration Systems. Every resident should have an affordable option to protect their home from unsafe water. By working with suppliers, we can make whole-house filtration systems more accessible, providing families with a cost-effective solution to safeguard their water supply.
3. Replacing Our Aging Water Infrastructure—Starting Now
Some of the pipes in Peoria Heights are over 100 years old, and too many homes still rely on lead service lines. While we have a federal grant covering about half the cost of building a water filtration system, that’s only part of the solution. We must begin replacing our aging pipes immediately to ensure long-term, safe water for all residents.
This is a crisis that cannot be ignored. Our families deserve better, and I am committed to delivering real solutions—starting on day one.
Economic Growth
Peoria Heights Deserves Proactive Leadership for Growth
Peoria Heights is a great place to live, work, and do business—but we can’t afford to just sit back and wait for opportunities to come to us. We need leadership that actively works to grow our business community and strengthen our tax base.
Out of the five candidates for Village Trustee, I’m the only one with a background in commercial real estate and a proven track record of successfully bringing businesses to Peoria Heights. I’ve done it before, and I’ll do it again—because that’s what our village needs.
For too long, we’ve had a mindset of aggressively waiting for the phone to ring, hoping businesses will come to us. It’s time to shift that mindset to proactive growth. By recruiting the right businesses through good policy, we can create jobs, increase tax revenue, and fund necessary improvements—all without putting the burden on our residents.
But growth isn’t just about bringing in new businesses—we must also support and preserve the businesses we already have. That means re-evaluating the comprehensive plan and ensuring we aren’t burdening local businesses with unnecessary construction along the Prospect corridor. Instead, we need to focus on smart development in areas such as the War Drive Corridor and Route 29 west of Prospect before moving forward with construction on Prospect. Strategic growth in these areas will allow us to expand our business community while protecting the success of our existing businesses.
Not only will we bring growth, but we’ll make sure it benefits the people who call Peoria Heights home. That means attracting community-oriented businesses that provide valuable services, create local jobs, and contribute to our quality of life.
It’s time for real leadership that understands business and economic development.