Lightfoot Uncovers Financial Mismanagement in Dolton Under Mayor Henyard

In a revealing presentation on Thursday, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot shared the preliminary findings of her four-month investigation into the financial practices of the village of Dolton and its mayor, Tiffany Henyard. The village hired Lightfoot to conduct an independent probe into Henyard’s spending, and the results were alarming. Financial Mismanagement and Deficit Lightfoot’s investigation disclosed that as of May 30, 2024, Dolton’s general fund was in a net deficit of $3.65 million. This starkly contrasts the surplus of more than $5.6 million in April 2022, shortly before Henyard assumed office.& “As of May 30 of this year, the village’s general fund was in a net deficit position,” Lightfoot announced, underscoring the severe financial decline under Henyard’s administration. The village’s cash reserves have been exhausted, leading to a significant backlog of unpaid bills.& Lightfoot said that, since March 2023, the village has been unable to pay all its monthly expenditures. By June 18, 589 checks totaling over $6 million had been approved and printed but not sent to vendors due to insufficient funds. Escalating Expenditures and Questionable Spending Lightfoot’s findings highlighted a troubling increase in the village’s average monthly expenditures, which have risen nearly 30% from $1.9 million to...