Meet The Candidates
Joe porcarelli, trustee
Name: Joe Porcarelli
Age: 60
Marital Status: Married
Spouse Name: Maureen
Children Names & Ages: Aaron (25), Jacob (22) & Meridith (8). Aaron & Jacob are Grosse Ile Schools graduates and Meridith is attending.
Religious Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational
Hometown: Grosse Ile
Years on Grosse Ile: Grew up on the Island
Current Home Address: Oak River
Career Summary: Joe had a 33 1/2 year career with the Grosse Ile Police Department plus several years with other law enforcement entities. He served as Chief of the Grosse Ile Police Department from 2009 through 2018 before retiring. Joe is currently employed as a substitute teacher for the Grosse Ile Township Schools where he works with emotionally impaired students at the elementary level.
Professional Awards: Grosse Ile was ranked the # 1 safest, or at least top 3 safest, township in Michigan with a population of at least 10,000 people every year during Joe's tenure as Police Chief.
Education & Degrees: Eastern Michigan University, B.A.
Grosse Ile High School
Public Service: Grosse Ile Schools Safety Committee
Community Involvement: Child's Hope non-profit organization, former Vice President
Political Affiliation: Republican
Campaign E-mail: joeporcarelli4gitrustee@gmail.com
Fun Facts: Joe is a physical fitness enthusiast.