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Ward Two—Alderman Juany Garza

Juany Garza is the first elected Hispanic Alderwoman in Aurora. Born in Mexico on December 3, 1954 in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Juany came to the United States in 1971.

Juany received her degree as an elementary teacher in Mexico and now is a successful business woman. Juany is the president of J&G Insurance in Villa Park and president of Garza Transportation in Aurora.

Juany Garza has three children; Marvella, Ricardo, and Hafib; and is the grandmother of Isabel and Mariline.

Alderman Garza has been serving communities since 1978, when she volunteered at her daughter’s kindergarten school in 1978. Since then, Juany has been involved in several organizations, including:

• New Horizons (1979-1980) - an organization that focuses on improving literacy within the Hispanic community.
• Kiwanis Club (1982-1987) - a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis focuses on the special needs of children, from prenatal development to age five.
• Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce and Industry (1987-2004) - Juany served for 4 years as the treasurer.
• LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) (1987-2004) - whose mission is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, and the health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States.
• Hispanic Civic Alliance of Illinois (2002 – 2005)
• Community United for the 21st Century (2005 - present)

Alderman Garza can be reached at the Alderman’s Office or by e-mail at jgarza@aurora-il.org or at w2aldermangarza@yahoo.com.