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The political environment in Thornton Township is fraught with dysfunction, as rival trustees have reportedly been boycotting meetings to prevent Henyard from appointing additional trustees who could strengthen her power base. Trustee Chris Gonzalez openly acknowledged that his absence from meetings was a tactical decision to suppress her influence, indicating that the rivalry is deeply personal and politically charged. He stated, “We feel it’s important to get it to the people let them make that choice.”