The Democratic mayor of Dolton, Illinois, Tiffany Henyard, has found herself embroiled in a series of scandals and legal troubles that have garnered national attention. Henyard, who has been accused of lavish spending on taxpayer funds, recently made headlines by suggesting she would seek to arrest her political opponents.
Henyard's alleged misuse of taxpayer funds has been a focal point of scrutiny, with former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot investigating her extravagant spending habits. The embattled mayor, who is facing eviction from her rented home, has vowed to press charges against individuals she believes are involved in wrongdoing, although she did not specify the nature of the alleged crimes.
In a 90-minute video posted on Facebook, Henyard, who refers to herself as 'super mayor,' expressed frustration with the media's coverage of her tenure and criticized dissenting officials. She also accused her detractors of attempting to distract from their own questionable activities by targeting her.
Meanwhile, Henyard and her boyfriend, Kamal Woods, have reportedly failed to pay rent since August, leading to a dispute with their landlord over unpaid rent and eviction proceedings. The pair, who collectively earn over $300,000 from taxpayers, have faced challenges in resolving the rent dispute, with the landlord alleging non-payment and unauthorized changes to the property.
Despite facing mounting legal and financial issues, Henyard recently announced her intention to run for a second term as mayor of Dolton. Her first term, which began in 2021, was marked by controversy and accusations of money mismanagement, earning her the moniker of 'the worst mayor in America' among residents.
As Henyard navigates legal battles and public scrutiny, investigations into Dolton's financial situation have revealed significant deficits and questionable expenditures during her tenure. The village's general fund balance plummeted from a surplus to a deficit under her leadership, with revelations of personal purchases made on the village credit card at various retailers.
As the saga unfolds, residents and officials alike are closely monitoring the developments surrounding Mayor Henyard and the future of Dolton under her leadership.
