Christopher Clarke announced on Tuesday that he withdrew his candidature for Thornton Township Supervisor to prioritize his work as Harvey’s Mayor.
Clarke said the challenges faced by Harvey, including a $ 165 million loan, demanded their full attention, excluding him from the race for the township.
Clarke said on Tuesday, “I want people to know and understand that even in this particular case, I am ready to make that sacrifice for them.”
The announcement took place after more than two months, when Clarke filed for the Township supervisor under the Reform Thornton Township party and the situation was confirmed on the ballot of Democratic candidate Napoleon Harris.
Clarke Michael Smith and a residency were a witness against Harris brought by Michael Smith and Keith Price, under the administration of the support supervisor Tiffany Henyard. The challenge was withdrawn on Monday. Harris, a state senator, is also a Thornton Township Democratic Committee.
Clarke said that on Tuesday he would not support a candidate for the observer, but he believes that “it would be good if that candidate actually lives in the township.”
Recently there has been an increased tension in the Thornton Township Board meetings, who speak against the Henyard and who support it. Henyard was included in the last week’s meeting.
Announcing his return, Clarke said in a new release that he would feel wrong to take time out of the challenges faced by Harvey, which is currently engaged in Thornton Township. To erod public citizenship. ,
“When the discourse is driven by anarchy rather than creative dialogue, and the individual agenda is more and more good, the very foundation of effective regime is compromised,” he said. “Our residents deserve leadership of leadership that prefer stability, accountability and real progress, and I believe that my efforts are best spent, to ensure that harvey continues its way for recovery. Is.”
Clarke’s reform Thornton Township party included Rachel Jones, Jesinta Gholston, Harvey 5th Ward Ald. Dominic Randle-L and Harvey City Administrator Korean Davis, all are running for trustee posts.
Glenn Haraston, a Clarke spokesman, said on Tuesday he believes that other members of the slate would also go out, but they do not represent them.