Promises Made - Promises Kept

About Ray Soliman

Emily Morris, Vicky, Ray, and Stephanie Walters

Personal Life

I am 67 years old and a life-long resident of the City of Crest Hill. I have been happily married to my wife, Vicky, for the past 42 years. We have two daughters: Stephanie, 40, and her husband Guy Walters, and Emily, 37, and her husband John Morris. We have been blessed with two grandchildren. Vicky retired from Joliet Central High School as the coordinator of special services in June 2016 with 37 years of service. Stephanie is a Kindergarten teacher at Chaney-Monge school in Crest Hill. Emily is a 5th grade teacher at Rockdale Grade School.

Education

College: Lewis University ('79) received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology
High School: Joliet Catholic High School ('75)
Grade School: St. Joseph School, Joliet

Vicky and Ray Soliman

Political and Professional Career

After graduating from Lewis University, I worked for the City of Crest Hill Police Department as a police officer from 1980-85. In 1985, I began a new career as a letter carrier at the Westmont Post Office. I retired from working as a letter carrier in Westmont on July 31, 2015 with 30 years of service. During this time, I continued to serve the citizens of Crest Hill as a member of the Plan Commission from 1991-93, as Ward 1 Alderman from 1993 to 2009, and then as your Mayor since 2009. I am proud that during my 32 years on the City Council, I have only missed three City Council meetings. I have also taken an active interest in this city by serving on several committees, including:

Negotiations Committee, member for 10 years, chairman 1995-2003
Veterans and Police Memorial Committee, chairman 1995-present
Member of the Wescom Board of Directors 1997-2009 and 2015-present
(Wescom provides Police, Fire, and Ambulance dispatch for Crest Hill.)

Vicky and Ray Soliman

Community Service

I also serve the Crest Hill community by participating in the following organizations:

Member - Crest Hill Lions Club, President (2001-2002)
Member - Rivals Club
Member - Moran Athletic Club
Member - Old Timer's Baseball Organization
Vice President - Lockport Township Fire Foundation
Parishioner - St. Anne Catholic Church - Member of the 50th Anniversary Committee, Member - Finance Committee, Lector at Sunday Mass, Money Counter, Pancake Breakfast Volunteer
Member - St. Joseph Church Holy Name Society
Board Member - Joliet Port Authority
Board Member - Will County Center for Community Concerns
Commissioner - Will County Merit Commission

I look forward to continue making improvements and investing in our city's future in order to enhance the quality of life for all our residents.

Investing in Crest Hill's Future