DOLTON, Ill. – Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza has immediately suspended all “offset” funds to the Village of Dolton due to what she says are ongoing reporting failures by Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s administration. “Offset” funds are monies collected from state payments that the Comptroller’s office withholds from people who owe fines or other payments to
Findings from an investigation into Dolton’s finances led by former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot were revealed in part Thursday night, showing a widespread of pattern of misused funds and significant debt. The probe examined the village’s finances and spending habits of Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s administration, which is the subject of multiple lawsuits and complaints. “It
Firefighters in south suburban Dolton are raising concerns over where money they put in for their retirement, union dues and health care benefits went. “Members are getting their claims denied, we did file a grievance over that as well,” firefighter Adam Farej said. “When the mayor first started to run, we did endorse her, then
Chaos in the village of Dolton is impacting nearby communities where Mayor Tiffany Henyard also has a leadership role, and elected officials are speaking out about budgets, federal probes and financial records. Henyard has dual roles as Dolton mayor and Thornton Township supervisor, and the mayor of Markham is questioning her decisions and her leadership.