Supporters of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard are reacting after the Democratic caucus chose a different candidate during a meeting Tuesday night.
Stephanie WadeSupporters of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard are reacting after the Democratic caucus chose a different candidate Tuesday night.
A packed gym at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District erupted in cheers as the fiery caucus denied incumbent Tiffany Henyard, who's faced criticism over township spending.Cook County sheriff's deputies trying to serve Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard with eviction papers"We want to get the township back on track, back where we feel it should be and the only way we can do that is make a change," Democratic Thornton Township Trustee Nominee Chris Gonzalez said.
Those seeking the nomination needed all eight people for their slate - which includes supervisor, highway director, clerk, assessor, and four trustees.Henyard said some of her supporters were not allowed inside the caucus Tuesday night, criticizing the voting process."Last night's meeting to me was the biggest form of voter suppression I've ever seen in my life," Price said.
As the Democratic Party committeeman, Harris holds the right to decide whether the nominee is determined through a caucus or a primary.
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