There was chaos and anger in the town of Dolton, Illinois as residents confronted their Democratic mayor, Tiffany Henyard, in a town hall meeting.
As the scandal-plagued mayor faced the public, angry residents accused her of misusing taxpayer dollars and stealing from a cancer foundation. They demanded answers and accountability from their mayor, who has become mired in a corruption investigation by the FBI.
Henyard is accused of using hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer funds for her own personal lavish trips and security measures. The FBI’s investigation has shed light on her alleged misuse of funds and shed light on her “Tiffany Henyard CARES Foundation,” which failed to register with the Illinois Attorney General’s office and disclose its finances.
During the town hall, residents confronted Henyard, with one resident asking if she would reimburse her for the wigs she has had to buy for her cancer treatments since Henyard used money from the cancer foundation for her own gain.
Another resident bluntly told her she was the worst mayor in America. This sentiment was echoed by many in attendance, who made it clear they have lost trust in their elected leader.
Adding to the already tense situation, residents were not able to access the town hall due to increased security measures put in place by the mayor. The building was locked and residents were seen “banging” on the doors, demanding to be let in. This lockout has caused frustration and inconvenience for residents who just want their voices to be heard.
As the meeting descended into chaos, four trustees walked out in protest, stating that Henyard’s decision to lock them out of the building was a violation of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. It is clear that Henyard’s intentions were to avoid facing the public and addressing the accusations of corruption that surround her.
The mayor, on the other hand, accused the trustees of creating a “political theater stunt” and blamed the media for spreading “misinformation” about her. She also claimed that the security measures were necessary due to threats of violence against her and her staff.
However, many residents believe that Henyard is simply trying to avoid accountability and hide away from the scandal that has tainted her reputation.
