Overview
- Jason House officially took office as Dolton's mayor on May 5, 2025, following a landslide electoral victory earlier this year.
- House has committed to conducting audits for the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years to address deficits and financial mismanagement inherited from the Henyard administration.
- Tiffany Henyard's tenure as mayor was marred by allegations of lavish spending, unaccounted deficits, and federal investigations, including subpoenas tied to questionable land deals.
- An independent audit led by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed a $9.2 million financial swing from surplus to deficit, over $779,000 in credit card charges, and $5 million owed to vendors.
- Dolton residents and officials expressed optimism about House's leadership, emphasizing his promises of transparency, fiscal responsibility, and community-focused governance.