Joliet, IL – July 16, 2024 – The Joliet Township Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Alicia Morales as the first Latina Supervisor of Joliet Township Government, effective July 16, 2024. Alicia Morales brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to her new role, marking a historic milestone in our community’s governance.
Morales is a lifelong resident of Joliet and Will County, deeply rooted in our community’s fabric. She holds a degree from Joliet Junior College and an MBA from the University of St. Francis. Morales’s commitment to education and community service is evident through her career as a licensed bilingual teacher and her current role as Vice Chairwoman of the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees.
In addition to her contributions in education, Alicia Morales is an accomplished entrepreneur, having founded her own Allstate Insurance agency in 2020, where she assists clients in protecting their investments.
Alicia Morales had been serving as Joliet Township Government Clerk since 2021. During her tenure as Clerk of Joliet Township, Joliet Township Government has expanded through numerous initiatives that have significantly enhanced our community. Key accomplishments include:
- Expansion of programs and services
- Community Violence Intervention (CVI) initiatives
- CVI Council
- CVI Services: Victim Advocacy, Case Management & Outreach
- CVI Behavioral Health and wrap-around services
- Transportation Department that offers rides to senior residents, residents with disabilities, and for partner agency clients.
- VITA tax preparation helping low-income residents and senior residents with free income tax preparation services.
- Summer internship program since 2022
- Availability of free notary services more than doubled
- Ensured Senior Tax Levy funds distributed to diverse senior clubs
- Acquisition of Ozzie & Peggy Mitchell Center (formerly Peter Claver Center) in 2022
- Acquisition of Forest Park Community Center in 2024
These were accomplished through additional funding awarded through state and federal grants over the last two years totaling $3,783,190, not through increasing taxes on local taxpayers.
Morales said, “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.”
With Alicia Morales transitioning to the role of Supervisor, the position of Joliet Township Clerk is now vacant. We invite all interested and qualified individuals to apply for this important role. Application details and forms can be found on our website https://www.joliettownship.net/public-info/board-vacancy/. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 2, 2024.