Politics & Government
Alicia Morales: First Latina Supervisor of Joliet Township Government
After delaying his guilty plea for over two years, Angel Contreras has resigned as Joliet Township Supervisor. He has DUIs in three states.
JOLIET— Angel Contreras' penchant for drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and then climbing behind the wheel of an automobile, driving without a valid Illinois driver's license, finally caught up to him, bringing his Joliet Township political career to a screeching halt.
Now that Contreras has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies and received his sentence for summer of 2022 crimes, he's also resigned as the Joliet Township Supervisor. This marks the third conviction for driving under the influence in three different Midwest states for Contreras.
On Tuesday evening, at a special meeting, Joliet Township government chose Alicia Morales to replace Contreras as the township's elected supervisor.
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“I am excited to continue the work that this administration has started. The foundation of all our programs has been established. I’m ready to see them through with our team to fruition in serving our Township residents," Morales said in the press release."
According to the press release from media specialist Isabel Gloria, the following are key points to consider:
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Historic Appointment: Alicia Morales is the first Latina to serve as Supervisor of Joliet Township Government.
Community Leadership: Morales, a lifelong resident of Joliet and Will County, holds a degree from Joliet Junior College and an MBA from the University of St. Francis. She has made substantial contributions as a licensed bilingual teacher and Vice Chairwoman of the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees.
Accomplished Clerk: Since 2021, Morales has served as Joliet Township Clerk, overseeing numerous community-enhancing initiatives funded by state and federal grants totaling $3,783,190, without increasing local taxes.
With Morales transitioning to Supervisor, her position of Joliet Township Clerk is now vacant.
Application details and forms can be found on the township website: https://www.joliettownship.net/public-info/board-vacancy/.
The deadline for applications is Friday, August 2.
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