In a shocking revelation, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled findings from her investigation into the Village of Dolton’s financial crisis, implicating Mayor Tiffany Henyard in alleged misuse of taxpayer funds.
Lightfoot’s report revealed a staggering drop in Dolton's general fund balance from $5.61 million in April 2022 to a $3.65 million deficit by May 2024.
The report highlighted questionable credit card purchases, including a $33,005 Amazon transaction and excessive overtime pay for police officers.
Community outrage is mounting as Dolton faces deepening financial woes, layoffs, and an ongoing federal investigation into Henyard's actions.
The trustees have frozen credit card spending, and Lightfoot's probe is set to expand into other financial irregularities.
This scandal underscores the urgent need for accountability and fiscal responsibility in Dolton’s leadership.