Tiffany Henyard Under Fire for $135K Taxpayer-Funded Festival

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, self-styled as a "supermayor," is facing sharp criticism from residents over her taxpayer-funded "Taste of Thornton Township" event. The festival, featuring R&B singer Keke Wyatt and rapper J. Holiday, cost at least $135,849, with sparse attendance according to some. A former trustee labeled it a "flop," and many residents are outraged at the extravagant spending in a township grappling with budget deficits. This comes amid a broader pattern of spending by Henyard, leading to federal investigations and mounting scrutiny from local trustees. Despite the backlash, Henyard defends her actions, citing the benefit to the community. However, her critics, including her former assistant turned township trustee, are calling for more financial oversight and restraint, with some questioning Henyard’s leadership.

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