Jose Villagrana

Jose

Arnold

Villagrana

For Kendall County State’s attorney

equality - Integrity- Leadership

“We need change in Kendall”

About the candidate:

As a kid growing up in Chicago, going to Chicago Public Schools, Jose delivered newspapers and worked at a local newspaper stand. While doing so, and learning from the papers he would read, he dreamed of being a Police Officer and possibly a lawyer. He set his sights on that dream.

Fast forward to 2024 and he has now served as a full-time police officer in Illinois for over 24 years and counting, and has been a practicing licensed lawyer in Illinois for over 23 years. As a part-time lawyer he has assisted 100s of clients all without missing a beat. As a cop Jose has made approximately 25,000 traffic stops, and between 500-750 arrests (plenty of the DUI and the domestic battery variety) without a problem.

Jose accomplished this while serving communities like; Kendall County, Aurora, Plainfield, Plano, Montgomery, Naperville, Oswego, Yorkville, Joliet, Newark and Minooka. Jose now wants to take all this experience and apply it to move his career forward in a positive way-meaning, serving Kendall County in a just and fair way that keeps the community safe without shortcuts and without favoring one citizen over another.

Jose is committed to:

One of the most important issues for Jose as a candidate is equality in the way we prosecute and the way we run the day to day operations of the office. Can we treat the citizens justly and treat our co-workers justly and with respect, especially women?

We need to adapt and take into account what our fellow citizens are going through, such as mental health, financial struggles, and drug use. Being a police officer and fighting crime for 24 years and throughout Kendall County, Jose has seen that the old guard of policing still exists and the State’s Attorney’s office can lead the way in adapting to today’s expectations of what policing is, what prosecuting is, and big picture, what true justice means.

“We need modern solutions for policing and prosecution of arrests.“

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Inclusive Justice

Equal Treatment: Ensuring that all individuals receive the same treatment and opportunities, regardless of their background, identity, or personal characteristics.
Bias-Free Decision Making: Implementing processes and policies that eliminate biases and promote fairness in all aspects of justice, from law enforcement to the judicial system.
Accessibility and Inclusivity: Guaranteeing that everyone has equal access to legal resources, representation, and support, and that diverse voices are included and respected in the justice process.

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Victim Advocacy

Support Services: Providing emotional, legal, and practical support to victims of crime to help them navigate the aftermath and recovery process.
Representation: Ensuring victims' voices are heard and their rights are upheld within the legal and criminal justice systems.
Resource Access: Connecting victims with essential resources and services, such as counseling, medical care, and financial assistance.

Community Transparency

Transparency and Accountability: Ensuring clear and honest communication with the community about prosecutorial decisions, case progress, and legal outcomes to build trust and accountability.
Community Engagement: Actively involving community members in discussions and forums to gather input and address concerns related to the justice system.
Public Reporting: Regularly publishing reports and updates on the office’s activities, including case statistics and policy changes, to promote accountability and community trust.