Terry D'Arcy explained
Terry D'Arcy is an American politician who is currently the mayor of Joliet, Illinois. D'Arcy has served as mayor since 2023.
Career
Business career
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
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 1, 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
D'Arcy is married to his wife, Susan, and has four children, along with two stepchildren.[12]
D'Arcy has been recognized for philanthropy around Joliet. In 2016, Terry and Susan D'Arcy chaired the 59th Caritas Scholarship Ball.[13] The following year, D'Arcy was part of a group that donated a new transport van to the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet.[14] For his philanthropy, D'Arcy has been given a community award from ExxonMobil[15] and the De La Salle award from Lewis University.[16]
Notes and References
- Web site: Aulet. Dawn. November 7, 2012. D'Arcy Family a Fixture in Joliet Business. July 11, 2024. Patch.
- Web site: April 4, 2023. D'Arcy Automobiles Owner Elected as New Mayor of Joliet. July 11, 2024. Country Herald.
- Web site: December 13, 2022. Terry D'Arcy Files Petitions For Joliet Mayor. July 11, 2024. The Times Weekly.
- Web site: June 16, 2022. Terry D'Arcy Announces Run for Mayor of Joliet. July 11, 2024. WJOL.
- Web site: Pfingsten. Patrick. April 5, 2023. GOP-Backed Candidates Win Mayoral Races in Naperville, Joliet, and Springfield. July 11, 2024. The Illinoize.
- Web site: DoGood. Silence. January 31, 2023. D'Arcy Releases Goals for Improving Joliet. July 11, 2024. The Southland Journal.
- Web site: Allison. Dave. April 3, 2023. Terry D'Arcy makes closing case. July 11, 2024. The Times Weekly.
- Web site: April 5, 2023. Joliet mayoral race results: Mayor Bob O'Dekirk concedes to opponent Terry D'Arcy. July 11, 2024. ABC7 Chicago.
- Web site: Okon. Bob. May 1, 2023. New Mayor Terry D'Arcy promises a Joliet 'we can all be proud of'. July 11, 2024. Shaw Local.
- Web site: Ferak. John. November 20, 2023. Mayor D'Arcy Intends On Improving Joliet's Entrance Gateways. July 11, 2024. Patch.
- Web site: Ferak. John. May 6, 2024. Terry D'Arcy's First Year As Mayor Of Joliet: How Did It Go?. July 11, 2024. Patch.
- Web site: Mayor D'Arcy. August 5, 2024. Joliet.
- Web site: December 13, 2015. Terry and Susan D'Arcy of Joliet to chair 59th Annual Caritas Scholarship Ball. July 11, 2024. Shaw Local.
- Web site: December 7, 2017. State's Attorney Glasgow, Terry D'Arcy donate new transport van to Boys & Girls Club of Joliet during dedication ceremony. July 11, 2024. Will County State's Attorney.
- Web site: 2016 ExxonMobil Community Philanthropic Award Recipient – Terry D'Arcy. July 11, 2024. People for Channahon Parks Foundation.
- Web site: October 5, 2006. COMMUNITY LEADERS TO RECEIVE DE LA SALLE AWARDS. July 11, 2024. Lewis University.
