TOWNSHIPS OF ILLINOIS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS RICH TOWNSHIP WINS COVETED “2022 TOWNSHIP OF THE YEAR AWARD”

Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan accepts the award on behalf of the men and women who makes up the Rich Township Government. Photo provided by STH Media LLC. T
Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan accepts the award on behalf of the men and women who makes up the Rich Township Government. Photo provided by STH Media LLC. T

 

TOWNSHIPS OF ILLINOIS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS 

RICH TOWNSHIP WINS COVETED “2022 TOWNSHIP OF THE YEAR AWARD”

 

TOWNSHIP LAUDED FOR BEST IN GENERAL SERVICES, OPERATIONS AND SUCCESSFUL FOOD PANTRY

 

SUPERVISOR CALVIN JORDAN GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTS AWARD ON BEHALF OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO MAKE UP THE RICH TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT

 

 

(Springfield, IL) Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan is expressing his joy and excitement after receiving the Township of Illinois Organization’s (TOI) “2022 Township of the year Award.” The Award was presented to Rich Township during the 115th TOI Educational Conference of all Townships in Illinois.


Supervisor Jordan, who was elected in April of 2021, publicly expressed his appreciation before over 1000 Township officials throughout Illinois who gathered for the event at the Crown Plaza Hotel today in Springfield, Illinois.


“Today is a day of rejoice and pure euphoria. We have worked extremely hard over the past 18 months to enhance our operations, streamline services, and expand our outreach into the region. The quality of our operations is a testament to our Board of Trustees, our constitutional officers and the men and women work extremely hard on behalf of our residents. “says Supervisor Jordan.


Supervisor Jordan adds “One of the core missions of Rich Township is to always remain committed to the philosophy of providing quality and timely assistance to our residents. The most significant way in which this has been accomplished is through the power of outreach. We have made it our mission to clear our offices and always remain visible and relevant within the ten towns that makes up our township”


Rich Township offers a food pantry that has been instrumental in bridging the gap between residents from all levels of society. Weekly, the pantry serves nearly seven hundred residents. For the many residents of Rich Township, the area food pantry is not just a place where those in need can come to get food, but also where residents come for a meaningful experience. After a decade of service, the food pantry operations have benefited thousands of residents and has successfully executed the township’s focus of “helping hurting people.”


Rich Township, like all other places of business and units of government was significantly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Township opened its doors during the highest levels of COVID-19, under the most difficult of circumstances, and continued to operate and make modifications to provide essential services to every

community within the Township.


As Supervisor, Calvin Jordan has always ensured that the proper and efficient delivery of township business was maintained. This includes development and oversight of operating and capital budgets, personnel, public information, and the development and management

of programs and special projects. His philosophy was that staff operate as a team and with the utmost transparency.


“We are all so thrilled about this exciting news about our Township government. The entire Board of Trustees and constitutional officers have truly enhanced and improved services over the past 18 months. I applaud Supervisor Jordan for his leadership. This award is well deserved.” says Matteson Village President Sheila Chalmers-Currin.


Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin adds, “Our Township has accomplished much over the 18 months. This Township of the Year Award is just the icing on a cake that has continued to help those that are in need. But moreover, the general services of our township government are second to none. Supervisor Jordan and the entire board have been firm in their quest to operate the government in a spirit of excellence.’

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