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Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, facing allegations of financial misconduct and an FBI investigation, held a board meeting despite its postponement by trustees, further escalating tensions in the suburban Illinois town. The meeting lacked a quorum, and the mayor appointed new staff despite a lack of legal authority. The mayor maintains that her administration has cleaned up Dolton, but a preliminary report by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed a significant drop in the town’s general fund balance and excessive spending by Henyard.

Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton, Illinois, is facing mounting accusations of financial mismanagement and potential corruption. The Illinois State Comptroller has suspended funds to the village due to unfiled financial reports, and a former Chicago mayor’s investigation revealed excessive spending by Henyard, including a $33,000 Amazon purchase. Meanwhile, a former deputy police chief indicted for bankruptcy fraud remains in a leadership role, raising further concerns about Henyard’s judgment. The ongoing FBI investigation into Henyard’s actions highlights the precarious financial situation in Dolton and the mayor’s controversial leadership style.

Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard is under fire for alleged financial misconduct and questionable spending habits. Her top aide, Lewis A. Lacey, was indicted on bankruptcy fraud charges, adding fuel to the fire. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, hired to investigate Henyard, revealed shocking financial irregularities, including excessive overtime pay for police officers and questionable spending on personal luxuries. The FBI is actively investigating Henyard, and her actions are raising concerns among residents about the financial stability of Dolton.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Dolton, Illinois, and Mayor Tiffany Henyard, alleging that she denied a business license to a barber shop owner based on political discrimination. The lawsuit claims that Mayor Henyard has a policy of approving or denying permits based on campaign contributions, rather than on objective criteria. The plaintiff, Tyrone Isom Jr., says he was forced to sell his property after investing thousands of dollars in renovations due to the mayor’s refusal to issue a business license. The lawsuit also alleges that Isom was denied due process under the U.S. Constitution and names several other village officials as defendants.