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Council approves ground lease with WestMEC for Vistancia campus to expand career-technical training

Peoria City Council · November 5, 2025
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Summary

Council approved an intergovernmental agreement and ground lease to provide 7 acres in Vistancia for a Western Maricopa Education Center (WestMEC) campus, with a $300,000 annual lease, a 10‑year term and a purchase option; WestMEC is expected to offer at least one health‑care program to support workforce needs.

The City Council on Nov. 4 approved an intergovernmental agreement and ground lease with Western Maricopa Education Center (WestMEC) to place a new career‑technical education campus on seven acres of city‑owned land in Vistancia.

Economic Development Director Maria Loughner said WestMEC would occupy a 7‑acre site on the southwest corner of the 56‑acre parcel the city acquired in August and intends to seek bond funding; staff…

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