Thornton Township - Is it still just a show? Or are we being to judge-y? Let us know what YOU think

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There were notes of progress in the September 9 regular meeting of the Thornton Township Board: The trustees talked. Some public commenters expressed thanks. And Supervisor Napoleon Harris spoke with Managing Editor Carole Sharwarko after the meeting. (Watch their interaction at the very end of the video.)

But in the intro to this meeting video, Carole and Melanie explain the fundamental understanding that the Harris Regime seems to be missing about members of the Thornton Township public.

0:00 - Introduction and analysis by Managing Editor Carole Sharwarko and Publisher Melanie Jongsma
10:36 - Regular Meeting of the Thornton Township Board is called to order
14:21 - Public comment
14:38 - Kamala Murray (sp?)
15:45 - Jennifer Robertz
18:57 - Ryan Sinwelski
21:46 - Beth Mc Bride
22:52 - Nina Graham
24:56 - Alicia Nichole
27:51 - Janelle Taylor
30:23 - Approval of minutes from the August 19 meeting
31:01 - Approval of bills from the three funds
32:48 - Approval of a new job description (Data Reporting Analyst)
33:57 - Men's Health Initiative "discussion"
39:26 - Closed session
41:53 - Return to open session
42:32 - Department presentations (For a summary of the presentations, view Carole's article: https://thelansingjournal.org/2025/09...
43:13 - Transportation Department
45:56 - Senior Lawn Care
47:04 - General Assistance and Food Pantry
49:19 - Senior Services
52:49 - Youth and Family Services
56:18 - Events
59:44 - Information Technology
1:01:55 - Community Outreach
1:04:31 - Human Resources
1:07:31 - Clerk's Office
1:11:05 - Supervisor Report
1:20:09 - Adjournment
1:20:46 - Carole approaches Supervisor Harris and has a conversation
1:25:54 - Reminder to subscribe to the Daily News email from The Lansing Journal: https://thelansingjournal.org/subscri...

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