Terry D'Arcy
Terry D'Arcy | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Joliet, Illinois | |
| Assumed office May 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bob O'Dekirk |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Susan D'Arcy |
| Children | 4 |
| Profession | Businessman |
Terry D'Arcy is an American politician who is currently the mayor of Joliet, Illinois. D'Arcy has served as mayor since 2023.
Career[edit]
Business career[edit]
D'Arcy is the president of D'Arcy Automobiles, an automotive dealership that serves Joliet and Morris, Illinois.[1] In 2012, D'Arcy was appointed to serve on the Illinois Tollway Board, which he served on until 2016.[2]
Political career[edit]
In 2022, D'Arcy announced that he would run for mayor of Joliet.[3][4] D'Arcy identifies as having independent political party affiliations, but leans towards the Republican Party.[5] D'Arcy's listed campaign goals as mayor were to improve the quality of life, the allocation and cleanliness of resources, and the public image of Joliet.[6][7] D'Arcy was declared the winner of the mayoral election on April 4, 2023, garnering 61% of the vote, beating incumbent mayor Bob O'Dekirk who had 30% and Tycee Bell who had 9%.[8] On May 1st, D'Arcy was sworn in as mayor.[9]
In his first year as mayor, D'Arcy sought to improve the entrance signs to Joliet to beautify the city.[10] In an interview concerning his first year as mayor, D'Arcy admitted that the implementation of his campaign goals has gone slower than anticipated but claimed optimism about the future.[11]
Personal life[edit]
D'Arcy is married to his wife, Susan, and has four children, along with two stepchildren.
D'Arcy has been recognized for philanthropy around Joliet. In 2016, Terry and Susan D'Arcy chaired the 59th Caritas Scholarship Ball.[12] The following year, D'Arcy was part of a group that donated a new transport van to the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet.[13] For his philanthropy, D'Arcy has been given a community award from ExxonMobil[14] and the De La Salle award from Lewis University.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ Aulet, Dawn (November 7, 2012). "D'Arcy Family a Fixture in Joliet Business". Patch. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "D'Arcy Automobiles Owner Elected as New Mayor of Joliet". Country Herald. April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Terry D'Arcy Files Petitions For Joliet Mayor". The Times Weekly. December 13, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Terry D'Arcy Announces Run for Mayor of Joliet". WJOL. June 16, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Pfingsten, Patrick (April 5, 2023). "GOP-Backed Candidates Win Mayoral Races in Naperville, Joliet, and Springfield". The Illinoize. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ DoGood, Silence (January 31, 2023). "D'Arcy Releases Goals for Improving Joliet". The Southland Journal. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Allison, Dave (April 3, 2023). "Terry D'Arcy makes closing case". The Times Weekly. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Joliet mayoral race results: Mayor Bob O'Dekirk concedes to opponent Terry D'Arcy". ABC7 Chicago. April 5, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Okon, Bob (May 1, 2023). "New Mayor Terry D'Arcy promises a Joliet 'we can all be proud of'". Shaw Local. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Ferak, John (November 20, 2023). "Mayor D'Arcy Intends On Improving Joliet's Entrance Gateways". Patch. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Ferak, John (May 6, 2024). "Terry D'Arcy's First Year As Mayor Of Joliet: How Did It Go?". Patch. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Terry and Susan D'Arcy of Joliet to chair 59th Annual Caritas Scholarship Ball". Shaw Local. December 13, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "State's Attorney Glasgow, Terry D'Arcy donate new transport van to Boys & Girls Club of Joliet during dedication ceremony". Will County State's Attorney. December 7, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "2016 ExxonMobil Community Philanthropic Award Recipient – Terry D'Arcy" (PDF). People for Channahon Parks Foundation. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "COMMUNITY LEADERS TO RECEIVE DE LA SALLE AWARDS". Lewis University. October 5, 2006. Retrieved July 11, 2024.