Jim Ardis
Jim Ardis | |
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Jim Ardis in 2009 | |
| 46th Mayor of Peoria | |
| In office May 5, 2005 – May 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Ransburg |
| Succeeded by | Rita Ali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1959 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mimi |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Peoria, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Illinois State University (B.S., 1982) |
| Profession | Corporate executive |
Jim Ardis (born May 25, 1959) is an American corporate executive and politician who served as mayor of Peoria, Illinois from 2005 to 2021. Prior to becoming mayor, he had previously served on the Peoria City Council from 1999 through 2005. Ardis is the second-longest serving mayor in city history behind Edward Nelson Woodruff.