Pictured: (L to R) Tim DeYoung, Jeffery Coleman, Kesha Richardson, Richard Nolan, Carl V. Dombrowski, David Barnes
Restore Trust in Township Leadership
• Prioritize residents over politics and personal agendas by implementing ethical governance policies • Promote fair and transparent decision-making that puts the community’s needs first • Foster collaboration among leadership to serve all residents effectively • Collaborate with residents and organizations from all political backgrounds
Ensure True Transparency and Fiscal Responsibility
• Conduct a complete and thorough independent forensic audit of township finances • Implement open budget reporting so residents can track how their tax dollars are spent • Utilize procurement and loss prevention services • Conduct regular town halls and forums where residents can voice concerns and get answers
Stimulate Economic Growth in our Communities
• For Township contracts, prioritize the hiring of contractors that are from within Thornton Township • Implement residency requirement for employees of Thornton Township • Combine all township departments into a single taxing body, reducing the tax burden on residents
Restore and Expand Mental Health Services
• Reactivate mental health services in the township to provide accessible counseling and support • Work with state and county agencies to bring funding and resources for mental health initiatives • Develop community-based mental health programs to address stress, anxiety, and addiction recovery
Maintain and Enhance Essential Services
• Continue and improve high-quality township services, ensuring accessibility for all residents in need • Expand programs for food assistance, transportation, and general welfare to support families, seniors, and vulnerable individuals • Strengthen outreach efforts to inform residents about available township resources
Expand Special Needs Services
• Strengthen the Special Services Department to provide tailored programs and support • Partner with schools, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups to improve services for individuals with disabilities • Offer more inclusive activities, employment opportunities, and social programs for special needs residents
We are running for office in Thornton Township to serve you, the residents. We are not in this to collect job titles, notoriety, or a paycheck like many before us have been. We recognize that residents of Thornton Township long for a change. You want responsible government, leaders that are effective and serve the residents first. We are committed to delivering that change!
When a government is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people, that’s when the residents come out on top. And that’s why we are the people’s choice for change in Thornton Township!