{"id":2146637,"date":"2024-01-11T15:28:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T20:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-illinois-mayor-under-fire-for-heavy-spending\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T15:32:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T20:32:19","slug":"democrat-illinois-mayor-under-fire-for-heavy-spending","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-illinois-mayor-under-fire-for-heavy-spending\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Mayor Faces Criticism Over Excessive Spending"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrat-illinois-mayor-under-fire-for-heavy-spending%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2146637&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo\u200d credit: Village of Dolton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/taylor-tinsley\">Taylor Tinsley<\/a><br \/>12:23 PM \u2013 Thursday, January 11, 2023<\/h2>\n<p>The mayor of a Chicago \u200dsuburb is in the spotlight for her absurd expenditures on the taxpayers dime.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Self-proclaimed \u201csuper mayor\u201d Tiffany Henyard (D-Ill.) has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/father-of-slain-ferguson-teen-demands-20m-from-blm\/\" title=\"Father of slain Ferguson teen demands M from BLM\">garnered national attention<\/a>\u2062 after \u200dspending taxpayer dollars on a luxury trip to\u2063 Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>Henyard was elected to serve \u200bas the mayor of Dolton, Illinois in \u20622021. The city\u2064 is a small Chicago suburb with over\u2062 20,000 residents. <\/p>\n<p>The Democrat\u2019s outrageous antics have made\u200d headlines in local outlets, but have only recently\u2062 gained the national spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>Such\u200d antics include using taxpayer dollars for a luxury trip to Las Vegas, to film music videos,\u200b hire DJs for town meetings, taking cops off the streets for her \u2063own security detail and placing billboards with her face all over the Chicago suburb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/complianz\/placeholders\/youtubelpopDVmln_Y-maxresdefault.webp\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-service=\"youtube\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element cmplz-iframe cmplz-iframe-styles cmplz-video\" data-cmplz-target=\"src\" data-src-cmplz=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lpopDVmln_Y?feature=oembed\" title=\"Mayor Tiffany A. Henyard has Dolton Truly On The Move\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" src=\"http:\/\/www.oann.com\/about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Charges for Las Vegas included $3,741 for a first-class round trip flight, $8,400 for hotels, $587 at\u200d Ruth\u2019s Chris \u200cSteak House and $400 at Hot N\u2019 Juicy Crawfish.<\/p>\n<p>Many have compared the mayor to a real-life episode of <em>Parks and\u200d Recreation<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u200c the Democrat also serves as the Supervisor of Thorton Township.<\/p>\n<p>She received $285,000 last year for both positions, but a recent \u200clegislation \u200dHenyard\u200b pushed through would cut that salary by nearly\u2062 90% if\u200c she isn\u2019t re-elected.<\/p>\n<p>Henyard also has no shame\u2062 in \u200cself-promotion. Her face \u200ccan be seen all \u2064over Dolton, \u2064even\u200c on billboards advertising\u2064 senior services or fresh produce.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Meet\u2062 Tiffany Henyard the Democrat Mayor \u2062of Dolton, Illinois\u200c just minutes away \u2064from Chicago<\/p>\n<p>Where do I \u2062even begin?<\/p>\n<p>Henyard has turned the\u200b town into a \u200dcomplete clown\u2062 show and she is the Queen<\/p>\n<p>In a town where the medium income is $21,000, Henyard increased \u200bher pay to $200,000 \u200cand\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nLcs9SMEkP\">pic.twitter.com\/nLcs9SMEkP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 George (@BehizyTweets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BehizyTweets\/status\/1743739607080985032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Trustees in the Village of Dolton\u200c are growing \u200dtired of Henyard. <\/p>\n<p>During an interview with <em>Fox News Digital,<\/em> \u200cBrittney Norwood, a trustee\u2064 in the Village of Dolton, said\u200d she feels\u200d as if she\u2019s under a dictatorship.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cShe\u200b manipulates the situation by \u200btelling the residents that\u2063 we don\u2019t want them to have the services,\u201d Norwood \u2063said. \u2063\u201cThe truth of the matter is that she spends so\u200d much that we \u200cdon\u2019t have the money for the services.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! \u2063Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>California\u2019s Governor\u200c Gavin \u200bNewsom unveils a\u200b new budget\u200d plan for 2024 detailing a wide range of economic topics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>In an unexpected move, the President\u2019s son Hunter made a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-committees-vote-to-advance-hunter-biden-contempt-proceedings\/\" title=\"House committees advance Hunter Biden contempt proceedings\">surprise appearance crashing<\/a> his own\u2062 hearing in front of the House Oversight Committee looking \u2062to\u2063 hold him in Contempt of Congress. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Hunter Biden visits congress after defying a subpoena, Chris Christie has a hot\u200b mic moment and Fani Willis allegedly mixes business with \u200cpleasure.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The Chairman of the \u200dHouse Committee on Small Business, \u200dRepresentative Roger Williams, spoke with\u200d One America\u2019s Stephanie Myers to give a preview of what to expect at the committee\u2019s first hearing of\u2062 the year. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Google is set to go before a federal jury\u2062 in Boston on Tuesday over accusations that its processors infringe a \u2063computer scientist\u2019s patents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>OpenAI and its financial backer Microsoft were sued \u200din Manhattan federal court by a pair of nonfiction\u200b authors who \u200csay the companies \u2063misused their work to train the AI models behind \u2063AI-based services.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>SpaceX \u200csued a U.S. labor board to block its case accusing the company of illegally firing\u200c employees calling\u2063 CEO Elon Musk \u2064\u201ca distraction and embarrassment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>ChatGPT was well on its way to \u2063becoming a household \u2063name even\u200b before 2023 kicked off.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What specific actions has the mayor of Dolton been criticized for in relation to her use of public funds?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 The Mayor of a Suburb in Chicago Faces Criticism for Extravagant \u200dSpending<\/p>\n<p>The mayor of Dolton, a small suburb\u200b of Chicago, has come under fire for her extravagant \u200cspending using\u2063 taxpayer money. Tiffany Henyard, a self-proclaimed &#8220;super mayor&#8221; from the Democratic Party, has gained national attention for her \u2063questionable use of public funds.<\/p>\n<p>Henyard \u2062was elected \u200cas mayor of Dolton in 2021, a city with a population of over 20,000 residents. While her outrageous antics have previously made headlines in local outlets, they have now caught the national spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most shocking\u2063 expenditures was Henyard&#8217;s luxury trip to Las Vegas, fully funded by taxpayer dollars. Charges \u2063for\u2062 this trip included a first-class round trip flight costing $3,741, hotels amounting to\u200b $8,400, \u2064a meal \u2064at Ruth&#8217;s Chris \u200dSteak House totaling $587, and another meal at Hot N&#8217; Juicy Crawfish costing $400.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her lavish trip, Henyard \u2063has been criticized for other questionable spending. She has \u2063reportedly used\u200b taxpayer money to film \u200bmusic videos, hire DJs for \u200ctown meetings, and even divert \u200cpolice officers from their duties\u2064 to serve as \u2062her \u200cpersonal security\u200d detail. Furthermore, billboards featuring \u2062her face have been placed\u2064 throughout the suburb, promoting her self-promotion.<\/p>\n<p>Henyard&#8217;s actions have drawn comparisons to \u2063the fictional\u200c TV show &#8220;Parks and Recreation,&#8221; known for its comedic portrayal \u2064of government officials in \u2064small towns. Her behavior has sparked outrage among\u2064 taxpayers, who\u200c believe their hard-earned money\u2062 should be spent on essential\u2062 services rather than\u200d the mayor&#8217;s personal\u200c indulgence.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond her role as mayor, \u2063Henyard also serves as the Supervisor of \u200cThorton Township. \u2064She received\u200c a\u200d combined salary of $285,000 for both positions last year. However, a recent legislation she advocated for could potentially\u200c reduce her salary by nearly 90% if she fails to secure \u2062re-election.<\/p>\n<p>The trustees in the Village of Dolton have expressed frustration with Henyard&#8217;s conduct. In an interview with \u2064Fox News Digital, Brittney Norwood, a trustee in the village, described her experience under\u2063 Henyard&#8217;s leadership\u2062 as feeling like a dictatorship.\u200c Norwood explained that Henyard manipulates \u200dthe situation by claiming there isn&#8217;t enough money for services, despite her \u2063excessive spending.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2064 is clear that Henyard&#8217;s\u200d actions\u200d have raised serious concerns among residents and \u200clocal officials. The trust placed in elected officials to manage taxpayers&#8217; money responsibly and prioritize community needs \u200cis essential. Henyard&#8217;s \u200dextravagant spending undermines that trust and \u2063highlights the need for\u2063 greater accountability and transparency in public office.<\/p>\n<p>As this issue gains national attention, it\u200c is crucial for citizens to stay informed and engaged. Only\u200b by \u200ddemanding\u2064 accountability\u2062 and actively participating in the political process can communities ensure that their resources are\u200d used wisely and for the benefit of all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mayor of a Chicago suburb, Tiffany Henyard (D-Ill.), is under scrutiny for her extravagant spending of taxpayer money. 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