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Jason House Sworn In as Dolton Mayor, Pledges Transparency and Fiscal Reform

House's inauguration ends Tiffany Henyard's controversial tenure, marked by financial mismanagement and federal investigations.

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Jason House takes the oath of office as mayor of Dolton Monday, May 5, 2025. House defeated Tiffany Henyard, whose administration was shrouded in controversy. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
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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.