West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio resigning from the common council midway through his first term
The West Allis Common Council has an opening.
First District Alderman Angelito Tenorio is resigning from the council effective Oct. 31, according to a news release from Tenorio, who said he'll be moving out of the state.
“Ariana Hones, my partner, recently began graduate school at Yale University, and after careful consideration, I have decided that I will be moving to New Haven, Connecticut, to be with her and to explore new opportunities and adventures," Tenorio said in the release.
Tenorio is in his first term on the council, having been elected in 2020. His term runs through April 15, 2024.
"Serving the people of the 1st District in the city of West Allis has been the honor of my lifetime," Tenorio said. "My values of duty and service are what drive me with everything I do personally and professionally."
Tenorio ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer this year, losing in the Aug. 9 Democratic primary election.
"While the results weren't what we'd hope for, I'm incredibly proud of the progressive, grassroots campaign we ran," Tenorio wrote on Twitter following the primary.
As for his time as West Allis alderman, Tenorio thanked his constituents.
"I am so proud of the work that we have done together to make our community more equitable and inclusive, to attract and support small businesses, to prioritize the environment and sustainability, and to serve and provide high quality services to our residents," Tenorio said.
West Allis has five aldermanic districts, each with two representatives. Vincent Vitale is the other alderman in District 1.
The city will be filling Tenorio's vacancy and is accepting applications.
The Committee of the Whole will select applicants to interview and recommend a candidate to be voted on by the council.
The chosen candidate will serve the remainder of Tenorio's unexpired term.
Those wishing to apply should email their resume and letter of interest to the city by 5 p.m. Nov. 1.
The letter of interest must include responses to six questions:
Why do you want to serve the citizens of District 1 as a West Allis alderperson?
Describe how you would fulfill the role of an alderperson in the city of West Allis.
Identify your three most significant contributions to the city of West Allis in the past 10 years.
What are the three most pressing issues in the district? in the city?
Describe the goals you wish to accomplish for the district, and for the city.
What makes you the best candidate for appointment as District 1 alderperson?
More information about the application process can be found on the city's website, westalliswi.gov.
Contact Bob Dohr at 262-361-9140 or bob.dohr@jrn.com. Follow him on Twitter at @BobDohr1.
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