Mayor Tiffany Henyard Faces Accusations Of Lavish Spending And Unethical Behavior.
Embattled Dolton Mayor, Tiffany Henyard, has recently faced significant backlash from a presumed ally amidst ongoing fraud allegations. Reports of lavish spending while in office have led to accusations of unethical and predatory behavior by Thornton Township Board trustee, Carmen Carlisle.
Carlisle accused the 41-year-old self-proclaimed “supermayor” of manipulating employees, vendors, and residents using her position to increase her influence in the community. The trustee claimed that Henyard has been projecting a false image of success funded by taxpayers while engaging in unethical behavior throughout her tenure.
Henyard, who was elected in 2021, has faced mounting allegations of malfeasance in office, including misuse of taxpayer funds. The whistleblowing trustee said she remained silent about the lavish trips and other outlandish spending at recent board meetings because she “trusted the administration.
In response to these accusations, the board of trustees voted to add restrictions on spending for special events and access to credit cards. Trustee Carlisle stated that she was standing up not just for herself but also for others affected by Henyard’s abusive leadership, claiming there are more victims who have been retaliated against, fired or lied to by the mayor.
Henyard did not remain silent, coining a new nickname for the trustee while blaming “everyone” for the situation. Carlisle explained that she never questioned the spending until she stopped trusting Henyard’s administration. The two have been requesting financial documentation since the beginning of Henyard’s appointment.
Carlisle also revealed that Henyard had denied ownership of the Tiffany A. Henyard Cares Foundation, which was given a $10,000 donation from the town board in September 2022 – the same day it was chartered with the state. The foundation purports to support cancer patients but has been under scrutiny for its connection to the mayor.
In addition to these allegations, Dolton Deputy Police Chief Lewis Lacey, a close ally of Henyard, was recently charged with a nine-count indictment for bankruptcy fraud and other charges. This further raises questions about the integrity of the administration under Henyard’s leadership.
As accusations continue to mount against Mayor Tiffany Henyard, it remains uncertain how these allegations will impact her future in office.
