Politics & Government
Ruane Appointed to Plainfield Village Board
He will serve out the remainder of Jim Racich's term, which ends in April.
There's a new face on the Plainfield Village Board, albeit temporarily.
Tom Ruane, of Ruane Construction, received unanimous board approval Monday to fill a vacancy created by the departure of longtime trustee Jim Racich. Racich resigned in December, and the term expires in April.
A longtime Plainfield resident, Ruane is a member of the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation Board of Directors and an organizer for the Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade.
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Ruane said he spoke with his predecessor prior to taking office on Monday. "I talked to Jim and he's given me his support," Ruane said. "I don't think I could ever fill (his) shoes."
Ruane did not file petitions to run in the April 4 consolidated election. Four candidates are vying for the three open spots on the board in the April 4 election.
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