Supervisor Henyard Challenges Wiedeman's Trustee Appointment

Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard is contesting the board's decision to appoint Stephanie Wiedeman as an interim trustee. Wiedeman, who served under the previous administration and was fired by Henyard three years ago, was selected during a special election by a majority vote despite Henyard's absence and opposition. Trustees Chris Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle had previously boycotted meetings to prevent Henyard from appointing an ally within her 60-day authority window, leading to a local government shutdown. The appointment occurs amidst ongoing political tension, with Henyard being recently blocked from running for reelection as supervisor in favor of State Sen. Napoleon Harris. Wiedeman aims to address pressing issues, such as settling insurance and budget concerns, until new trustees are sworn in May 2025.