Dolton, Illonois has quite the mayor by the name of Tiffany Henyard.
Here is one that has abused her power like a kingpin in a bad B-movie.
You didn’t make a political donation?
Here comes a false accusation so that you lose your business license.
You want to attend a public meeting to voice your concerns over why your small town is $5M in debt?
Get directed to a completely different location in the building while the meeting occurs, quickly ends and the mayor flees.
New York Post reports:
The FBI is probing self-described “super mayor” Tiffany Henyard over mounting accusations of misconduct and misuse of office — as the Illinois Attorney General shut down her charity Tuesday, The Post has learned.
ADVERTISEMENTThe eccentric mayor — whose face is plastered across billboards in tiny Dolton, Ill. — is accused of spending taxpayer money on lavish and unnecessary trips and forking over one million dollars on a police detail then using them to retaliate against her percieved enemies.
Lawrence Gardner, 57, said he visited an FBI office after Henyard shuttered his trucking business because he refused to renew a $3,500 political contribution.
“The FBI came out and went to talk to me and I gave them all the paperwork that I had,”
Gardner told The Post.
“They took photo copies … their division is public corruption.”
The business owner said he made an initial donation to Henyard, but she demanded more.
“I made the payment,” he said. “Then every year, she started coming and required the same thing, and we had a problem about that.”
When he refused to give her campaign more money, officials claimed he was illegally selling alcohol out of his business and pulled his license, according to Gardner, who said the allegations against him were false.
The FBI told Gardner they received scores of complaints against Henyard “but they were just starting an investigation,” he recalled.
“She said we are going to get her,” he said, referring to an FBI agent. “It just takes time. We have to make sure we have all our i’s dotted and t’s crossed.”
ADVERTISEMENTThe FBI investigation, first reported by Fox 32, is also using electronic surveillance, the station reported.
Sherry Britton, a vocal Dolton resident, said the FBI paid her a visit last week, but she is remaining tight lipped on their advice.
I want to see her stopped,” Britton told The Post Wednesday. “This has to come to an end. This has to stop, it’s ridiculous.”
JUST IN: FBI is reportedly investigating "super mayor" Tiffany Henyard for abusing her position of power.
About time.
Henyard has gone viral for comparing herself to Jesus, shutting down businesses who don't donate to her, using money for music videos, hiring a child r*pist as… pic.twitter.com/PjQtK411LM
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 21, 2024
How did this person get elected in the first place?
Dolton, IL Mayor:
“Mayor Henyard, a failed burger joint boss, has come under fire in recent months for her outlandish antics and questionable spending — including hiring a DJ to punctuate her points during government meetings, and co-opting cops to dance in her music videos.” pic.twitter.com/62Me7OXVZg
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) February 20, 2024
I’m sensing a lot of pride from this one.
The people’s mayor?
I highly doubt that.
NEW: The first female mayor of a small Illinois village is facing accusations of shutting down businesses that refuse to donate to her campaign
During official meetings, Tiffany Henyard is seen dressed as the movie gangster Nino Brown from 'New Jack City.'
She even brought a… pic.twitter.com/0pbvXLrHmz
— Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) February 18, 2024
It’s been a month long battle to get to the bottom of this as Henyard drags her feet:
How is Tiffany Henyard still Mayor of Dolton, Illinois? pic.twitter.com/RtKscy3F1x
— Sue Knows Best (@sues86453) February 17, 2024
Citizens tried to join the public meeting but were denied.
Wow, what a surprise.
Does she think she’s a little dictator over Dalton?
Controversy over residents reportedly being shut out of Thornton Township public meeting… Some residents believe Tiffany Henyard has gone too far. pic.twitter.com/eCvoQaldbK
— SHO’NUFF (@IAMSHO_NUFF) February 16, 2024
Dolton, IL “Super Mayor” Tiffany Henyard is reportedly under investigation by FBI:
pic.twitter.com/9Ju8b2jWjd— Marc 🇺🇸 (@gopher_marc) February 22, 2024
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