Dolton Mayor Vetoes Probe into Allegations of Lavish Spending and Abuse of Power
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Dolton, Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard vetoed a resolution to investigate allegations she misused taxpayer funds on lavish trips and a $1 million personal police detail.
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Henyard claims the probe is a smear campaign and personal attack by a "boys club" against her as a woman leader. She admits to a $2 million budget deficit.
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Village board members and residents call for Henyard's resignation over deficit and spending accusations. The board plans to override her veto.
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Henyard is accused of spending on unnecessary trips and using her police detail to retaliate against critics by shutting down businesses.
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The FBI is allegedly already questioning Henyard's alleged victims and received many complaints, though the village has not formally invited an FBI probe.