Glotz, Thirion Separate From Concerned Citizens For Tinley Park

TINLEY PARK, IL -- Two members of the Concerned Citizens for Tinley Park political party that won a sweep of the village election in April have separated from the party less than six months after they were elected. Trustee Michael Glotz and Clerk Kristin Thirion officially announced their separation from CCTP in a joint statement released Wednesday night.

Glotz and Therion cited their disappointment in Mayor Jacob Vandenberg, who led the CCTP ticket sweep in April, in the statement. They wrote that Vandenberg "has chosen a different path - one that leads away from our promises and away from serving the citizens of Tinley Park."

"Together, our team promised to restore the public’s trust and work together in the best interests of the citizens of Tinley Park," the statement reads in part. "Since taking office, we’ve worked tirelessly as Trustee and Clerk to deliver on those campaign promises."

"Today, we admit our inability to guide the CCTP back on course and formally announce our separation from the party. Having exhausted all reasonable options, we believe we must now separate to maintain our integrity and honor our campaign promises. We reiterate our unwavering commitment to open, honest, and ethical government." (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news for Tinley Park — or your town. And iPhone users: Check out Patch's new app.)

Glotz and Therion said they invite others on the Village Board "to join us in our dedication to advancing the interests of the citizens of Tinley Park."

"We adhere to the promise we made to oppose sweetheart deals for political campaign contributors and connected insiders, and pledge to act in good faith as representatives of the people and for the people."

The CCTP slate that claimed a clean sweep in April was led by Vandenberg, then a trustee who ousted incumbent Mayor Dave Seaman. Glotz, Therion, Cynthia Berg and William Brady were also on the CCTP ticket.

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