Internet outraged as Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard set to launch podcast amid corruption probe

DOLTON, ILLINOIS: Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has set up a YouTube channel where she intends on “spilling the tea,” as she faces an FBI probe for her exorbitant salary and misappropriation of funds.

In the promotional video that was uploaded to YouTube on Sunday, February 25, Henyard said, “I got the tea. With the receipts. Matter of fact – if you want the tea, get it from me.”

'On Tha Move,' which the Democrat mayor dubbed "the most entertaining political podcast ever," is scheduled to debut next week.

“Get ready for the most entertaining political podcast ever!” the description read. “Tiffany Henyard On Tha Move Podcast is filled with humor, facts and most importantly The TEA!” 

“Get your weekly dose of excitement straight from SuperMayor Tiffany A. Henyard,” it added.

Mayor Tiffany plans on rolling out content via YouTube and Spotify

Next week, the self-proclaimed "People's Mayor" will launch her podcast on Spotify, which will include a Q&A segment titled ‘Truth Speaks'.

Henyard, the first female mayor of Dolton, a small village in Illinois, has been accused of extravagant spending at taxpayers' expense.

The mayor has been criticized for receiving a $300,000 salary and incurring significant expenses, according to DailyMail.

Henyard, who was elected in May 2021 as the mayor of a village of 20,000, has faced criticism ever since for her excessive spending, which includes hiring a professional hair and makeup team and a stylist before public appearances.

She also features in the county's taxpayer-funded billboards, which some believe are self-promotional in nature.

The mayor's appearance on these billboards is always well-coordinated, with expensive-looking outfits and chauffeur-driven SUVs.

She has also been seen with a dog adorned with jewelry, which has caused further controversy.

Henyard, who refers to herself as "God's favorite," has proposed a new law that would limit the next mayor's salary to $25,000, except in the case where she remains in office.

The proposal has been deemed illegal as it is believed to be an attempt to discourage anyone from running against her in the 2025 election.

Recent developments have seen trustees of the village file a lawsuit against Henyard, alleging forgery and claiming that she withheld financial records.

These allegations have further escalated the situation, and Henyard's leadership has come under intense scrutiny. The situation has created a sense of uncertainty and concern among the residents of Dolton, with many questioning the mayor's management of the community's financial resources.

Embattled Dolton Mayor gets embroiled in controversies and scandals

The beleaguered mayor was chastised for appointing her former campaign staffer as the town's code enforcement officer despite the fact that he is a convicted sex offender. 

Due in large part to the employment of convicted sex offender Lavelle Redmond in a position requiring him to access people's homes, Dolton residents initiated a recall process a year after she was elected.

Henyard justified her decision at the time, arguing that prisoners who had served their sentence deserved another opportunity.

Henyard, however, kept his position after the recall failed on a technicality and showed up to the following board meeting dancing on the podium and blaring a disco tune.

Just weeks after being criticized for exploiting public funds to finance her glitzy appearances, she was accused earlier this month of closing down businesses that declined to support her campaign.

Henyard was charged with taking advantage of her official position in the town to exact revenge on people who defy her orders.

Residents report that during official meetings, she dresses in a way intended to inspire terror, taking on the persona of Hollywood mobster Nino Brown from the 1991 film 'New Jack City'.

Village of Dolton Trustee Kiana Belcher said, “People look at politics like a joke, it's like a mockery right now because of all this stuff. She comes to board meetings dressed like Nino Brown.”

Concerns have been raised about how she pays for her ostensibly opulent lifestyle, particularly in light of the fact that she has frequently sidestepped inquiries and rejected criticism by calling township trustees "haters" in TikTok videos.

Dolton trustees claim she has failed to explain why her exorbitant security expenditure is necessary. They further assert that she wrote cheques without proper authorization.

Internet disgusted with Mayor Henyard's antics amid FBI probe

People on X commented on the plight of Dolton residents who're going to have to put up with Mayor Tiffany Henyard's lavish lifestyle for another year and feared that she might run the well dry until her ousting from the seat of power.

One X user claimed: "Henyard has sent her small village of Dolton, Illinois into $5 million in debt."

Another user remarked: "The "peoples mayor"? The one who screws taxpayers with various spending? That mayor? People don't want a Mayor talking smack. They want the Mayor handling the budget , running the city and being responsible."

Another user wrote: "I live about 15 miles from Dolton Illinois, it’s not a rich town by any means and for her to draw a $287,000 a year salary is ridiculous."

One user said: "Tiffany Henyard is going to lose that pompous attitude real fast when she’s testifying about how she stole from the taxpayer just like Fani Willis. You can see it coming. And if Henyard doesn’t lose the attitude, well then she’s just going to help the FBI’s case against her."

Another X user remarked: "She will claim that this is reparations and anyone who opposes her use of funds is a racist."

Finally, this user tweeted: "This is in your face quadrupling down. She is so money focused and thinks she is the end all be all.. it is astounding to watch her steamroll. Hopefully the FBI will end her shenanigans."

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