Tiffany Henyard, the Democratic mayor of the small village of Dalton, Illinois, on Monday vetoed a local board resolution calling for an outside investigation into the alleged misuse of funds.
The self-proclaimed “super mayor,” who has garnered national attention after being accused of embezzling taxpayers on luxury trips and weaponizing police in retaliatory corporate raids, was voted out last month by the Village of Dalton, Illinois Board of Commissioners. They vehemently criticized the move as illegal and based on the wishes of the village chief. Personal attacks by the “Boys Club”.
Despite the small village, she is accused of traveling first class to Las Vegas, spending big bucks in the beauty aisle, and disseminating more than $1 million to police details. He vowed to “fight back.” The population is approximately 23,000.
The resolution she vetoed also called for the village’s financial records.
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Dalton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has been on a hot streak since her meeting with President Biden, from violent public abuse to allegations that police used weapons against businesses that refused to donate to her chosen cause. , facing numerous controversies. (Village of Dalton YouTube Channel | Tiffany Henyard TikTok)
“As you can see, our village, our community and myself are under attack,” Henyard said at Monday’s village board meeting.
“It’s a shame when people come to meetings and only tell one side of the story and don’t get the full story on both sides.”
She claimed the village board was a “boys’ club” that didn’t want women like her to be leaders.
“I’m always going to fight for what’s right and always stay on track. And when all the dust clears, I’ll be victorious,” she added.
Henyard said she will start a podcast on Friday explaining all about the town’s finances.
“It’s all facts and receipts,” she said, according to the Chicago Tribune.
In a vote last month, Dalton’s Board of Supervisors accused the mayor of “embarrassing this entire village” and “bringing a stain on our community.”
They vowed to override her veto at a meeting next month.
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At the village board meeting, it was revealed that Dalton owed more than $427,000 for road paving and another $400,000 for tree removal services. Local WGN9 reported.
WGN 9 reported last month that the bank threatened to seize more than a dozen village vehicles, including police cars, for nonpayment of lease payments. After the report was made public, the village sent a check to pay the bill.
“The mayor can blame everyone for what’s going on, but he has to look at himself,” former Trustee Edward Steve said at Monday’s meeting.
Resident Vivian Allen called for Mr Henyard to resign to save Dalton’s finances.
“You lied to us, the residents. You will not lie. You will not support me,” Allen said. “And I ask you to resign as mayor today and save our village from this deficit you have caused.”
Mayor Tiffany Henyard recently yelled at a fellow employee after questions were raised about spending and transparency.
Despite the veto, FOX 32 confirmed that the FBI is questioning people in connection with Henyard’s activities. Six people reportedly approached authorities about her alleged misconduct, including a business owner, a former village employee, and one or more public officials.
For example, according to FOX 32, Lawrence Gardner, the owner of a Dalton-based U-Haul rental and trucking business, said he went to the FBI because he was frustrated that the village of Dalton wouldn’t renew his business license. Ta. He claims he suffered harassment, a raid on his business and a shutdown by Dalton police. Gardner believes this is retaliation for Henyard’s refusal to donate to a civic event it hosts.
A public relations firm that represented Henyard told FOX 32 late last month that Henyard had not heard from the FBI so far. The FBI previously told Fox News Digital that it does not comment on the nature or existence of any investigations that may be underway.
Fox News Digital previously reported that despite the average income for residents of the Illinois town being $24,000, Henyard has a total salary of nearly $300,000 (more than the state’s governor) and frequently works as a beauty saleswoman. It was reported that he was living a life like royalty by using his services. Ms Henyard has also come under fire for various abuses at her public meetings, and has accused some of her local leaders of criticizing her by “beating and attacking black women in positions of power.” “There is,” he accused.
She earns $285,000 for both her positions as Mayor of Dalton and Thornton Township Supervisor.
Embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard posted a video of her meeting with President Biden in January. (Tiffany Henyard’s Instagram)
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Henyard, who reportedly earns an annual salary of $224,000 just as township supervisor, has filed an ordinance that would reduce the salary of non-incumbent supervisors to $25,000.
City Attorney Bart Odelson, who represents Mr. Henyard’s political opponents, denounced it as “very illegal in so many ways.” Tell FOX 32 Such conduct “violates numerous legal doctrines.”
Henyard claims God has “chosen” her and met with President Biden in January.
Fox News’ Alexander Hall, Alexa Moutevelis and Hannah Grossman contributed to this report.
