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politics1 year ago

Chaos Erupts as Dolton Trustees Override Mayor Henyard's Veto, Hire Lightfoot

A meeting in Dolton, Illinois, to address allegations of corruption and lavish spending against Mayor Tiffany Henyard descended into chaos as her opponents and supporters clashed. The Dolton trustees voted to reinstate former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to investigate Henyard, who is accused of misusing village funds. The altercation required police intervention, and Henyard has faced calls for her resignation amid ongoing FBI investigations.

via Fox News|
#corruption#dolton#illinois
local-politics1 year ago

Dolton Trustees Override Mayor's Veto, Hire Lightfoot Amid Chaotic Meeting

Chaos erupted at Dolton Village Hall as trustees overrode Mayor Tiffany Henyard's veto to pay former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for an investigation into Henyard's spending and village records. The meeting saw heated exchanges, with residents expressing frustration over unanswered questions and alleged corruption, leading to the police chief, a Henyard ally, clearing the hall.

via WLS-TV|
#corruption#dolton#investigation
local-news1 year ago

Dolton Trustees Override Henyard's Veto Amid Budget Controversy Chaos

Dolton trustees overrode Mayor Tiffany Henyard's veto to hire former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to investigate Henyard's administration. The meeting was chaotic, with police intervention and accusations of filibustering. Lightfoot's mic was cut, but she continued to speak, emphasizing the need for transparency. Henyard is under federal investigation for questionable spending, and WGN is suing Dolton for withholding related documents.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#dolton#investigation#local-news
politics1 year ago

Lori Lightfoot Hired to Investigate Dolton Mayor Henyard

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been hired as a special investigator by the Dolton Board of Trustees to look into various issues surrounding Mayor Tiffany Henyard, including her trip to Las Vegas, spending reports, and alleged misconduct. Lightfoot will be paid $400 an hour for her fact-finding mission, and the board expects full cooperation from all relevant parties. Despite skepticism and potential resistance, the board is determined to ensure government accountability and transparency in Dolton.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#dolton#government-accountability#investigation
politics1 year ago

"Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Hired to Investigate Controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard"

The Village of Dolton in Illinois has hired former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as a "Special Investigator" to look into current Mayor Tiffany Henyard's alleged spending and finance mismanagement, paying her $400 an hour. Lightfoot will present her findings in a report to the village, which will determine the next steps. Henyard has faced accusations of misusing funds and retaliatory actions, and has reportedly been under FBI investigation.

via Fox News|
#dolton#investigation#lori-lightfoot
politics1 year ago

"Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Tapped as Investigator for Illinois Mayors"

The Village of Dolton in Illinois has hired former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as a "Special Investigator" to look into current Mayor Tiffany Henyard's alleged spending and finance mismanagement at a rate of $400 an hour. Lightfoot will gather information on any state and federal violations and present her findings in a report to the village. The move comes amid accusations against Henyard, including weaponizing police and misusing taxpayer money, with the FBI reportedly already investigating her.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#dolton#investigation#lori-lightfoot
politics1 year ago

Lori Lightfoot Hired to Investigate Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard at $400 per Hour

The Illinois village of Dolton has voted to hire ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to investigate its current leader, Tiffany Henyard, who is accused of misusing taxpayer funds and engaging in corrupt practices. Lightfoot, who lost her reelection bid last year, will be paid $400 per hour for the investigation. The allegations against Henyard include misusing federal COVID-19 relief funds, hiring contractors without proper bids, and covering up alleged sexual misconduct. The FBI is also reportedly investigating Henyard's alleged misuse of taxpayer money. Henyard has refused calls for her resignation and has denied requests for financial documents from the village board.

via New York Post |
#corruption#dolton#investigation
politics1 year ago

"Trustees Seek Lightfoot Investigation of Dolton Mayor Henyard"

Former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot has been hired to investigate the alleged misdeeds and multimillion-dollar deficit in Dolton's municipal government, including unpaid bills and a lavish village-funded trip to Las Vegas for Mayor Tiffany Henyard and others. However, Henyard has the power to veto Lightfoot's appointment, and frustrated taxpayers have questions about the $400 per hour investigation. Lightfoot stated that she will follow the facts without bias and provide an assessment of the findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the investigation.

via WLS-TV|
#dolton#investigation#lori-lightfoot
politics1 year ago

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to Investigate Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot may be hired to investigate allegations of corruption, cronyism, and sexual misconduct in the Village of Dolton under Mayor Tiffany Henyard. Trustees opposed to Henyard plan to vote on a resolution authorizing the investigation and Lightfoot’s contract, with the scope including village spending and potential legal exposure. This comes after months of reporting on Henyard’s spending and a veto of a previous resolution calling for financial records to be turned over.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#corruption#dolton#investigation
politics2 years ago

Lori Lightfoot Joins Harvard as Leadership Fellow and Teacher.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will join Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health as a senior leadership fellow for the fall term. She will teach a course in the Health, Policy and Management Department and share her experiences in governing through the COVID-19 pandemic. Lightfoot will serve as the Richard L. and Ronay A. Menschel Senior Leadership Fellow and join other distinguished leaders from government and other sectors to share their experiences with students.

via WLS-TV|
#covid-19#harvard-university#leadership
politics2 years ago

Insights from Brandon Johnson's Inauguration and Mayoral Term in Chicago

Brandon Johnson became the 57th mayor of Chicago on Monday, with several takeaways from his inauguration day, including an awkward hug with his predecessor Lori Lightfoot, a joke about his past debts, and a comparison between the deaths of Adam Toledo and Officer Aréanah Preston. Activists from the Chicago Teachers Union and the Service Employees International Union were present, and gospel star Karen Clark Sheard brought down the house with her performance. The People's Ball featured rapper Common and mascots from Chicago sports teams.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#activists#brandon-johnson#chicago
politics2 years ago

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Last Minute Executive Orders and Settlements Before Leaving Office.

Outgoing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed a series of executive orders on her last day in office, aimed at securing her key initiatives and forcing her successor, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, to continue her spending plans. The orders cover a range of subjects, including replenishing city pension funds, burnishing immigrant rights, and establishing a "Youth Commission" of 32 teens. Lightfoot's move is seemingly designed to box Johnson in by making him walk away from a measure she touts as fiscally responsible.

via Chicago Tribune|
#brandon-johnson#chicago#executive-orders
politics2 years ago

Lori Lightfoot's Executive Orders Before Leaving Office.

On her final full weekday in office, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued 10 executive orders, including the establishment of the Office of New Americans and a pension advance fund, among others. The orders were issued hours before Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson's inauguration and put him on the spot to publicly reject them. Johnson confirmed his own mark on the City Council by announcing a new chamber leadership plan, which includes Ald. Pat Dowell as chair of the Finance Committee and Ald. Jason Ervin as chair of the budget committee.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#brandon-johnson#chicago#city-council
immigration2 years ago

Chicago Mayor declares state of emergency over influx of illegal migrants.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has declared a state of emergency due to the significant number of people arriving in the city seeking asylum in the US, calling it a "national humanitarian crisis." The move comes as the US prepares for the expiration of a public health rule, called Title 42, which has allowed the federal government to restrict the number of migrants seeking asylum into the country. Lightfoot has criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for the approach to the crisis and called on the federal government to expedite the process of legally allowing migrants to work in the US.

via CBS News|
#asylum-seekers#chicago#federal-government
politics2 years ago

Chicago Mayor Plans to Convert Old High School into Migrant Shelter Amid Border Crisis

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office is considering using the old South Shore High School building as a shelter for migrants amid a "humanitarian crisis" that has overwhelmed Chicago's shelter system. The announcement comes as Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to resume bussing migrants to Chicago this week. The Police Department signed a lease to operate a temporary police professional development center at the former high school for at least two years, officials announced in 2020.

via Block Club Chicago|
#chicago#greg-abbott#lori-lightfoot