BY JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN Calumet City, IL. (ECWd) – Thaddeus Jones is a current Illinois State Representative, was the first Black Alderman in Calumet City, and is now the first Black Mayor in the history of Calumet City, Illinois. Jones took his Oath of Office at the noon meeting today in a packed
BY JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
Calumet City, IL. (ECWd) –
Thaddeus Jones is a current Illinois State Representative, was the first Black Alderman in Calumet City, and is now the first Black Mayor in the history of Calumet City, Illinois.
Jones took his Oath of Office at the noon meeting today in a packed room.
Jones also helped elect the first black Alderwoman today, Monet Wilson. Her son announced today that he has chosen to attend Morehouse College which is where Dr. King attended.
Jones’ wife Saprina Jones was in attendance. His mother and mother in law , whom he also referred to as “mother” today, were also there. His mother is a recent Breast Cancer Survivor.
His two sons were there as well.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., administered Jones’ Oath of Office.
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jannie
Posted at 18:11h, 01 May
ReplyNice accomplishment. However, I am hopeful that someday it won’t be a big deal black/white/whatever. Male/female. He/She they were the best candidate for the position. I personally vote for the person whatever color or gender or party they are – Whoever appears to be the best for the job. Congrats to the New Mayor.
jannie
Posted at 18:11h, 01 May
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Nice accomplishment. However, I am hopeful that someday it won’t be a big deal black/white/whatever. Male/female. He/She they were the best candidate for the position. I personally vote for the person whatever color or gender or party they are – Whoever appears to be the best for the job. Congrats to the New Mayor.