Dolton Village Board of Trustees in Dolton, Illinois, voted to appoint a mayor pro tempore should current Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who is under a corruption investigation, not be able to serve the position.
Trustee Jason House, was voted to take on the role, in which he could fill in for the mayor in certain situations. The board said the mayor was ignoring essential duties as mayor and the move was needed so Dolton residents can continue to receive essential services.
“We’re really just trying to make sure that if something critical comes up, that there’s a signature on deck that can move it forward,” House said.
Henyard, who was not present at the board meeting, is expected to veto the plan. House reiterated that the appointment was not a replacement for her job.
“This is not a replacement. This ordinance is strictly in the refusal or inability for the mayor to do her duties, an appointed senior trustee to step in and make sure the necessary documents are signed and business moves forward,” House said.
Henyard, who has been dubbed the “worst mayor in America,” for some of her behavior, including spending Dolton taxpayer money on a luxurious vacation in Las Vegas. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was hired to investigate Henyard, but Henyard vetoed the plan.
“How dare you think you can come into someone’s town and investigate? You will not get paid,” she said.
On the trip to Las Vegas, one ally of the mayor alleged she was assaulted by one of the trustees. She claims she was fired from her role for speaking out against the assault.
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According to Fox News Digital, Henyard, who has said “God chose me,” and has a salary of $300,000, which is higher than the Governor of Illinois. The average salary for those who live in Dolton is just under $48,000 a year.
Dolton residents have called for her resignation. At the last board meeting she attended, she was met with boos.
