Maria Punzo-Arias is the first Hispanic to hold the office of Town Clerk in Cicero. While she was born in Mexico City, Arias moved to Cicero as a child, graduating from Morton East High School and staying here for more than 34 years. She has been working for the Town since 1995 when she was hired on to clerk for the Water Department. Since 2003, Arias has served on the Town Board, first as a Trustee and now as Town Clerk. During her off time, she enjoys spending time with her family – her husband Jose Arias, Sr., three children and two grandchildren – and enjoying Polish food.

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