New Will County Board Member Sworn In

JOLIET, IL — At Thursday's Will County Board Meeting, members approved the appointment of Margaret Tyson to the board's vacant position in District 3. The appointment comes after the previous representative of District 3, Don Moran of Romeoville, retired from his position on the Board earlier this year.

Tyson was selected by the Will County Democratic Central Committee to serve the remainder of Moran’s term, as the party of the departing board member gets to select the replacement. Central Committee Chair Bill Thoman nominated Tyson for approval by the Will County Board.

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"Margaret will be a great addition to the Will County Board," said Board Speaker Denise Winfrey (D-Joliet). "We have a lot of impactful projects moving forward and it’s important that we work with a full roster."

Tyson is married and has lived in Bolingbrook for 22 years. She is a substitute school teacher in Valley View School District 365 and Plainfield District 202. Tyson has been volunteering and participating in community government in Wheatland Township since 2012. She said that she looks forward to using her talents and skills to serve her constituents.

“It’s exciting to be nominated for this position,” said Tyson. “I’m eager to listen to other people’s ideas and opinions and also to share my ideas for county government. This is a great opportunity to contribute to my community.”

Tyson will join Beth Rice (D-Bolingbrook) in representing District 3, which spans northeast Will County and includes the townships of Wheatland, DuPage, Plainfield, and Lockport. The next election for district 3 seats will be held in November 2020.

"I want to welcome Margaret to the board," said Republican minority leader Mike Fricilone (R-Homer Glen). "I look forward to getting to know her and working with her in the months to come."

Submitted by the Will County Board