Re-Elect John Monino - Milton Township Supervisor
Proven Experience for a Happier, Healthier Community
some of my accomplishments
Expanded Food Access
- Food Pantry and Food Recovery Program assistance is available to Milton Township residents that meet income guidelines set forth by the state. Please visit the Milton Township Food Pantry page for more information.
- The assistance office also organizes an Adopt-A-Family program for low-income families during the holiday season for new residents of our food pantry in the current year.
- If your family is not able to be adopted, the Toys for Tots program is available for Milton Township residents.
Increased Support for Seniors
- General Assistance is a state-mandated program for those residents who do not fit into categories administered by Social Security or the Department of Human Services.
- It provides a monthly grant to any single adult with no income who is seeking employment or a determination regarding disability benefits.
- This is an ongoing grant program with Work Program requirements. Our caseworkers are able to further discuss specific program criteria.
- LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) applications are taken during the heating season by appointment only.
Strengthened Community-Focused Policing
- The purpose of the Milton Township S.A.L.T. Council is to determine and meet the needs of senior citizens by reducing crime and abuse and enhancing safety through communication in cooperation with the Township, law enforcement, and other community agencies and organizations.
Broadened Mental Health Initiatives
In 2020, Milton Township voters approved a referendum that established the Milton Township Community Mental Health Board to fund mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse programs that serve township residents. The Act calls for the establishment of a seven-member community mental health board to administer local funds and plan and coordinate services within the local behavioral health system.
In July 2021, Milton Township Supervisor John Monino appointed seven Milton Township residents to serve on the community mental health board. One of the statutory requirements of the Community Mental Health Act is to establish a One and Three-Year Plan to outline how township tax levied funds will be used to address identified community needs in the areas of mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
John has broadened Youth Services
Youth Scholarships
The Milton Township Youth Committee was first established in May 2001. Under Illinois law, guidelines are established under which a Township Youth Committee may operate. We have chosen a plan that encompasses needs not easily met by other programs.
We are eager to assist the youth and students of Milton Township with Youth Scholarship funds to further their access to classroom learning, music, drama, clubs, or sports that could be off-limits due to unaffordability. Only current or future activities, items or services will be considered, not past events.
Our Youth Committee offers two methods of application for Youth Scholarship funds. Any resident of Milton Township may apply on behalf of their child and be approved if income criteria is met. School staff may suggest and facilitate an application on behalf of a student if the student’s family is on the Free and Reduced Lunch program.
