Tiffany Henyard Denied Place On Ballot To Stay On As Thornton Township Supervisor

In a major upset, incumbent Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard has been denied a place on the ballot for this year’s election. The decision was made by the Cook County Electoral Board on Tuesday, August 23rd, following a challenge by a group of residents who claimed that Henyard did not meet the residency requirements to hold office.

The challenge against Henyard centered on her residency in Thornton Township. The group of residents alleged that Henyard had not lived in the township for the required one year prior to filing her candidacy papers. They presented evidence that Henyard had been living in Calumet City, which is outside of Thornton Township.

In addition to the residency challenge, the electoral board also considered allegations that Henyard had committed misdemeanors. Specifically, the challengers claimed that Henyard had been arrested for battery and disorderly conduct. Henyard denied these allegations, but the electoral board found that there was probable cause to believe that they were true.

Henyard has vowed to appeal the electoral board’s decision. She maintains that she has always lived in Thornton Township and that the allegations against her are politically motivated. Henyard’s lawyers argued that the electoral board had overstepped its authority by considering the misdemeanor allegations, which were not related to her residency.

However, the electoral board ruled that the allegations were relevant to Henyard’s fitness to hold office. The board also found that Henyard had not provided sufficient evidence to prove that she had lived in Thornton Township for the required one year. As a result, the board disqualified Henyard from the ballot.

Henyard’s disqualification from the ballot has thrown the Thornton Township election into disarray. Henyard was considered the frontrunner in the race, and her removal from the ballot leaves a huge void in the field of candidates.

The remaining candidates are now vying to fill the void left by Henyard’s departure. The most likely beneficiary is expected to be Frank Zuccarelli, a former Thornton Township trustee who has been endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party.

Henyard’s disqualification has also raised concerns about voter suppression in Thornton Township. Some community activists believe that the challenge against Henyard was politically motivated and that the electoral board’s decision was unfair.

The Thornton Township election is one of the most important in the Chicago area. The township is home to a large and diverse population, and the outcome of the election will have a significant impact on the future of the township.

In the wake of Henyard’s disqualification, community leaders are calling for unity and transparency in the upcoming election. They urge all candidates to run fair and honest campaigns and to respect the outcome of the election.

The Thornton Township election is a critical opportunity for residents to have their voices heard. It is important for all voters to participate in the election and to make their voices heard.