Mayors

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

Mayor’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Entangled with Broader Federal Probe into Alleged Misconduct

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New Orleans, LA — City lawyers have requested that a civil rights lawsuit against Mayor LaToya Cantrell be put on hold due to an extensive federal investigation involving her actions during her time in office. The lawsuit, initiated by French Quarter resident Anne Breaud, alleges civil rights violations linked closely to the ongoing probe by U.S. Attorney Duane Evans. Breaud claims her rights were infringed upon following her actions on April 7, when she photographed Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie, a police officer then part of the mayor’s security detail, from her apartment balcony. These photos, … Read more

Philadelphia City Workers Return to Office Full-Time as Judge Denies Union’s Plea Against Mayor’s Mandate

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Philadelphia, PA – Thousands of Philadelphia’s municipal workers have resumed full-time, in-person work following a legal ruling. The court decision denied a union’s motion to halt a mandate by Mayor Cherelle Parker, which ordered the shift back to office settings. The mandate had been challenged by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which represents around 6,000 administrative and supervisory staff. The union had argued that Mayor Parker’s order violated existing contracts and could potentially harm city employees. In addition to the lawsuit, the union has lodged an unfair-practices … Read more

Morristown Settles $5.5 Million Lawsuit Over Mayor’s Alleged Improper Influence in Real Estate Deal

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MORRISTOWN, New Jersey – A developer and the town of Morristown have reached a settlement of $5.5 million, putting an end to a lawsuit that accused the mayor of improper influence in a real estate deal. The lawsuit, filed by the Silverman Group, alleged that Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty interfered in a deal between the developer and the Deloitte accounting firm. The Silverman Group’s attorney, Joseph Fiorenzo, expressed hope that this case would serve as a message to public officials everywhere that such interference is unacceptable and carries real consequences. In response, Mayor Dougherty stated … Read more