Tiffany Henyard, the infamously dubbed ‘America’s Worst Mayor,’ has recently faced severe restrictions on her use of Dolton village credit cards. The village board of trustees implemented measures confining her credit card use to only board-approved purchases. This decision stems from growing concerns over Henyard’s alleged extravagant spending and mismanagement, which has now drawn federal scrutiny.
Several months ago, Henyard’s top aide, Keith Freeman, brought these issues to light, leading to his indictment on bankruptcy fraud charges. This scandal has only served to tarnish Henyard’s beleaguered reputation further. Attorney Michael McGrath highlighted excessive expenditures on Amazon, PayPal, Target, and Walgreens, alarming taxpayers and board members alike.
Freeman, once a trusted advisor, found himself at the center of legal turmoil. He remains the village administrator despite Henyard’s public attempts to terminate his employment. Henyard accused Freeman of endangering her safety by removing her security detail, leading to heightened security measures at public meetings. The mayor’s actions and Freeman’s alleged betrayal have only amplified grievances among Dolton residents.
“America’s worst mayor Tiffany Henyard is under federal investigation for mismanagement and excessive spending on lavish trips and personal needs, causing a local taxpayer uproar.”
Heightening tensions further, public comments at recent village meetings expressed frustration and anger over the mayor’s management. During one meeting, Henyard removed three women for allegedly being ‘out of order.’ Such incidents have only added fuel to the fire, as accusations of unlawful contract signing, sexual harassment, and retaliation swirl around Henyard, drawing the attention of the FBI.
In #Illinois the people are use to it…..they vote on who will be less bad ……..https://t.co/R5Ru0IyKnf
— steve ast (@Steveast11) August 14, 2024
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was hired to assist Henyard, unveiling a bleak audit of Dolton’s finances. The damning audit revealed that the village hadn’t had an audit since 2021. The general fund balance plummeted from a surplus of over $5.6 million in April 2022 to a debt of $3.65 million. As of mid-June, 589 checks worth more than $6 million had been approved but not sent to vendors.
“Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s attorney cited a lack of payment and potential village uninsurability while withdrawing from her case involving excessive spending allegations.”
‘America’s Worst Mayor’ Tiffany Henyard abandoned by law firm representing her
Henyard’s allegedly irresponsible spending habits include over $40,000 worth of purchases from Amazon, nine domestic trips, thousands on first-class flights, a professional hair and makeup team, and heightened security measures. Such profligacy during financially strained times has incensed the village’s taxpayers, who already feel betrayed by her leadership and allegations of contract malfeasance.
The Del Galdo Law Group, representing Henyard, requested to withdraw from her cases, citing non-payment and potential uninsurability due to millions in judgments. Henyard faces an incredible 22 lawsuits, escalating the calls for her resignation. Additionally, a referendum to recall her passed in June 2022 but was ruled invalid by Judge Paul Karkula, frustrating many residents further.
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— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) April 30, 2024
In conclusion, Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s tenure has been marked by controversy after controversy, overshadowing any positive contributions she might have made. The combination of legal scandals, financial mismanagement, and eroded public trust mandates significant changes in Dolton’s municipal governance. The time for accountability is now.
