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 |
Terrence O. "Terry" D'Arcy[1] 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.[2] In 2012, D'Arcy was appointed to serve on the Illinois Tollway Board, which he served on until 2016.[3]
Political career
[edit]In 2022, D'Arcy announced that he would run for mayor of Joliet.[4][5] D'Arcy was supported for the office by the Republican Party in the nonpartisan mayoral race against incumbent Bob O'Dekirk, a conservative who had the support various labor unions.[6][7] 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.[8][9] 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%.[10] On May 1, D'Arcy was sworn in as mayor.[11]
In his first year as mayor, D'Arcy sought to improve the entrance signs to Joliet to beautify the city.[12] 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.[13]
Personal life
[edit]D'Arcy is married to his wife, Susan, and has four children, along with two stepchildren.[14]
D'Arcy has been recognized for philanthropy around Joliet. In 2016, Terry and Susan D'Arcy chaired the 59th Caritas Scholarship Ball.[15] The following year, D'Arcy was part of a group that donated a new transport van to the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet.[16] For his philanthropy, D'Arcy has been given a community award from ExxonMobil[17] and the De La Salle award from Lewis University.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ Quinn, Pat (November 2, 2011). "Appointment Message 0294". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Corbett, Collin (March 16, 2023). "Illinois Municipal Races to Watch". Cor Strategies. Retrieved November 1, 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.
- ^ "Mayor D'Arcy". Joliet. Retrieved August 5, 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.