Chaos in the village of Dolton is impacting nearby communities where Mayor Tiffany Henyard also has a leadership role, and elected officials are speaking out…
is impacting nearby communities where Mayor Tiffany Henyard also has a leadership role, and elected officials are speaking out about budgets, federal probes and financial records.has dual roles as Dolton mayor and Thornton Township supervisor, and the mayor of Markham is questioning her decisions and her leadership.
Seventeen south suburban communities make up Thornton Township, which is also a taxing body, and the township is currently without a budget. It was supposed to be approved May 31 but was tabled. "We don't want taxation without good representation, and we don't believe that is happening," Agpawa said."That budget needs to be looked into much deeper. They need to take a hard look at what is happening.""When I receive these calls, I have to reassure them that we are OK on this end as far as good management with the city of Markham," said Ald. Brenna Hampton-Houser.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.
"It is just once again a long series of things done incorrectly – or possibly illegally," said Chris Gonzalez, a Thornton Township trustee.
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