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Carol Stream swears in new officer and honors Mayor Severino’s 25 years
Summary
The village swore in Officer Alexis Kennelacis and presented Mayor Frank Severino a plaque marking 25 years of service. Trustees and officials offered remarks praising the mayor and welcomed the new officer.
Carol Stream swore in a new police officer and recognized Mayor Frank Severino for 25 years of public service at its June 8 meeting.
Mayor Severino administered the oath and Alexis Kennelacis received her badge from her mother. Officials described Kennelacis’s background during the ceremony: she holds a bachelor’s degree in family social services from Northern Illinois University and served as a juvenile detention specialist at the Kagan County Juvenile Center and later as a community service officer at the St. Charles Police Department. Speakers emphasized her communication and interpersonal experience working with families and youth.
Following the swearing-in, trustees presented Mayor Severino with a plaque commemorating 25 years of public service including time as trustee and mayor since 2001; speakers characterized his leadership as community-focused and personally supportive of staff and residents.
What happens next: Officer Kennelacis will begin active duty with the Carol Stream Police Department; the village will retain the plaque and public record of the recognition.
