Voters said no in the Tuesday, April 4, election to a referendum that would have allowed Thornton Township to establish a community mental health board.
With 100% of precincts reporting, the unofficial vote count was 6,802 “no” votes, or 51.10%, to 6,508 “yes” votes, or 48.90%.
The referendum was placed on the ballot by the township board. Homewood east of Western Avenue and north of 183rd Street is part of the township.
The referendum…
