Controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard is now facing eviction after allegedly living lavishly at the expense of taxpayers, as reported by The Independent. The embattled mayor of Dolton, a suburban town in Chicago, has been under investigation for the misuse of municipal funds, including a shocking $40,000 spent on Amazon purchases in a single day. This latest development adds to a series of challenges Henyard has faced over the past year.
An eviction notice was filed in Cook County Circuit Court, notifying Mayor Henyard and her boyfriend Kamal Woods that they were $3,350 behind on their rent and must either settle the debt or vacate the property. The couple rents an apartment for $2,400 per month, and despite their payments not being significantly late, the landlord moved swiftly to initiate eviction proceedings. Henyard, who earns $300,000 annually as mayor, also holds the position of supervisor of Thornton Township, while Woods earns over $100,000 as the youth director there.
Henyard’s attorney, Beau Brindley, has refuted the eviction notice, stating it was brought under false pretenses. He believes there is no proof of missed payments and suspects ulterior motives driving the eviction process. Meanwhile, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is leading an investigation into allegations of Henyard’s mismanagement of taxpayer funds, with Dolton facing a significant deficit of over $3.5 million.
The accusations against Mayor Henyard include extravagant spending on personal items such as hair and makeup, as well as billing the city for $67,000 in out-of-town travel expenses within a five-month period. FBI agents conducted a search at Dolton City Hall in April, although the specifics of the investigation remain undisclosed. The village of Dolton, where Henyard serves as mayor, has a rich history dating back to the 19th century and currently boasts a population of over 23,000 residents.
Henyard, who made history as the first woman mayor of Dolton and the youngest to hold the position, has a court date set for the eviction proceedings on October 22. The unfolding saga surrounding Mayor Tiffany Henyard continues to draw attention and scrutiny, with the community awaiting further developments in this ongoing saga.