Dolton Residents Condemn Mayor Henyard at Chaotic Meeting: "Worst Mayor in America

Embattled Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faced a wave of anger from residents at a chaotic meeting, leading to her appointment of a mayor pro tempore to handle her duties should she refuse to do so.

In a tumultuous meeting that epitomized the ongoing turmoil in Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard faced a fierce backlash from irate residents, prompting the appointment of a mayor pro tempore to stand in her place if she fails to execute her responsibilities.

The embattled mayor, who has been embroiled in a series of scandals and misconduct allegations, drew the ire of residents, many of whom had to be kept outside the building due to the overwhelming response. The board members of Dolton voted unanimously to appoint Trustee Jason House as mayor pro tempore, effective immediately.

House's appointment grants him the authority to sign off on village business and pay bills in Henyard's absence. The move was deemed necessary by board members who accused Henyard of neglecting critical village matters and refusing to allow certain issues to be placed on the agenda for regular meetings.

"We're just really trying to make sure that if something critical comes up, that there's a signature on deck that can move it forward," House stated. "This is not a replacement. This ordinance is strictly in the refusal or inability for the mayor to do her duties, an appointed senior trustee to step in and make sure the necessary documents are signed and business moves forward."

Henyard, who has been dubbed the "worst mayor in America" by critics, is expected to veto the board's decision. She has previously blocked the board's request for a federal investigation into her alleged misuse of funds and vetoed their hiring of former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was tasked with leading a special investigation into the mayor.

Lightfoot was being paid $400 an hour to gather information on Henyard's alleged spending and financial mismanagement, but Henyard refused to authorize her payment. Henyard has faced a litany of accusations, ranging from weaponizing police raids to spending taxpayer money on luxuries in Las Vegas.

Most recently, she has come under fire for an alleged sexual assault by one of her allies during the Vegas trip, where the alleged victim claims to have been fired after speaking out. Henyard's cancer charity is also facing scrutiny.

Last month, the FBI served two federal subpoenas as part of an investigation into Henyard's alleged misconduct. The first subpoena requested employment records, personnel files, and disciplinary reports for 25 Dolton employees, including three police officers and Keith Freeman, Henyard's top aide. Freeman was charged with bankruptcy fraud on Monday.

The second subpoena specifically targeted Freeman, asking for records of all companies associated with him and possible ties to the village. In February, it was reported that the FBI was investigating the mayor, as six individuals had reportedly spoken to the agency about her alleged misconduct, including "business owners, a former village employee and one or more public officials."

Fox News Digital requested comment from Henyard's office but did not immediately receive a response. Henyard has previously appealed to racial politics amid her scandals, accusing her critics of "beating and attacking on a Black woman that's in power."

Despite her scandals, Henyard has continued to live an extravagant lifestyle, with a combined salary of nearly $300,000 and frequent use of beauty vendors, despite the fact that the 23,000 residents of Dolton have a median income of $24,000.

The ongoing saga in Dolton has drawn national attention, with Henyard's antics being compared to a "real life Parks and Rec situation." The appointment of a mayor pro tempore is a significant development that could potentially lead to further turmoil or even Henyard's removal from office.