Controversial Move to Secure High Salary Revealed

😮Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard wants to cut her salary by nearly $200,000, but only if someone else gets her job.

🔒The salary cut only applies if someone other than Henyard is appointed to the position, discouraging potential challengers.

💰Henyard currently earns a whopping $224,000 a year as Thornton Township Supervisor.

⚖️Legal experts argue that tying an elected official's salary to the person holding the seat is unconstitutional.

🗳️Critics see Henyard's move as an attempt to discourage challengers and maintain her high salary.

Is it legal to tie an elected official's salary to the person holding the seat?

—Legal experts argue that it is unconstitutional to set an elected official's salary based on who holds the seat.

What is Tiffany Henyard's current salary as Thornton Township Supervisor?

—Tiffany Henyard currently earns $224,000 a year as Thornton Township Supervisor.

Why does Tiffany Henyard want to cut her salary?

—Tiffany Henyard wants to cut her salary in an attempt to appear cost-conscious, but only if someone else gets her job.

How do critics view Tiffany Henyard's salary-cutting move?

—Critics see Tiffany Henyard's move as a blatant attempt to discourage challengers and maintain her high salary.

What is the main issue with Tiffany Henyard's salary-cutting ordinance?

—The main issue is that the salary cut only applies if someone other than Tiffany Henyard is appointed to the position, discouraging potential challengers.

00:00Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard wants to cut her salary, but only if someone else gets her job.

01:08The Township Board passed an ordinance allowing Henyard to maintain her $224,000 a year salary if she keeps the position.

01:19If anyone other than Henyard gets the job, the salary resets to $25,000 a year.

01:27Legal experts argue that tying an elected official's salary to the person holding the seat is unconstitutional.

01:42Critics see Henyard's move as an attempt to discourage challengers and maintain her high salary.

01:55Trustee Chris Gonzalez says Henyard's ordinance is a blatant attempt to ward off election challengers.

02:24The Township declined to comment on Henyard's salary ordinance, and Henyard has not responded to inquiries.

02:30Critics believe Henyard's move may not deter a big political player considering a run against her.