Dolton

Dolton Mayor’s Lawsuit Over Village Meeting Locations Faces Criticism Amid Open Meetings Act Dispute

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Dolton, Ill. – A legal battle is unfolding in the Village of Dolton where Mayor Tiffany Henyard and two allied trustees have filed a lawsuit against three other village trustees and the Dolton Park District. The lawsuit seeks to restrict the venue of the trustees’ meetings exclusively to the Dolton Village Hall and prevent the use of park district facilities for such gatherings. The controversy erupted following a recent Dolton Village Trustees meeting, which was convened at the Dolton Park District by a majority of the board members. This location shift and meeting setup have … Read more

Dolton Village Hall Shakeup: Judge Blocks Mayor’s Appointments Amid Legal Challenges

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Dolton, Illinois — A Cook County judge issued a ruling on Wednesday against Mayor Tiffany Henyard, determining that her recent unilateral appointments of a police chief, village attorney, and village administrator were made in violation of local and state laws. The decision underscores ongoing tensions between the mayor and the Dolton Village Board regarding proper governance procedures. According to legal experts, the appointments contravened both the Illinois Municipal Code and Dolton Village Code, which mandate board approval for such key positions. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by village trustees challenging the mayor’s actions, highlighting … Read more

Dolton Trustee Andrew Holmes Faces Accusations of Sexual Assault: Mayor Accused of Cover-Up

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DOLTON, Illinois – Dolton Trustee and renowned Chicago activist Andrew Holmes is facing allegations of sexual assault. A former employee of Dolton, along with a Dolton police officer, filed a lawsuit accusing Holmes of the assault, and claiming that Mayor Tiffany Henyard attempted to cover it up for her own protection. Both Holmes and Henyard are named as defendants in the suit. The Las Vegas Police Department has confirmed that they are currently carrying out an ongoing investigation into Holmes. According to the lawsuit, Mayor Henyard and over a dozen others attended a conference in … Read more