Overview
- Jason House officially became Dolton’s new mayor on May 5, 2025, following a landslide primary and general election victory over Tiffany Henyard.
- Henyard’s tenure was marked by allegations of corruption, extravagant spending, and financial mismanagement, including a shift from a $5.6 million surplus to a $3.6 million deficit.
- Federal investigations into Henyard’s administration remain ongoing, with subpoenas served related to alleged misuse of public funds and questionable land deals.
- An independent audit by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed over $779,000 in credit card charges in 2023 and millions owed to vendors under Henyard’s leadership.
- House and the newly sworn-in trustees have committed to conducting audits for the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years to restore transparency and rebuild public trust.