DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) — Today is Election Day in several suburbs, which includes a mayoral primary in Dolton, where Mayor Tiffany Henyard is in a battle to retain her position.
Polls open at 6 a.m. The mayoral primary race in Dolton is something lots of people will be watching.
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Mayor Tiffany Henyard is seeking reelection. Henyard has faced lots of scrutiny over her management of the village’s finances.
In the previous month, a report published by former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a significant increase in expenses during Henyard’s time in office. Moreover, Henyard is currently facing a federal investigation.
Her main challenger is current Dolton Trustee Jason House. House was part of Henyard’s ticket in the 2021 election and now he’s running against her.
Henyard did not respond to ABC7’s request for an interview.
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House spoke to ABC7 and explained the importance of this race and why be believes he is the best candidate to lead Dolton.
“We have witnessed four years of shortcomings, and Dolton cannot sustain following this trajectory,” stated House. “Our priority should be to return to supporting each other, collaborating as a community, communicating responsibly, and ensuring that we are genuinely prioritizing the welfare of the residents.”
Additionally, Mayor Tiffany Henyard made a plea for voter support on Facebook overnight.
She wrote in part, “On day one we will provide the things residents need and want to see. Just imagine the things I can achieve if I had a board that worked with me not against me…”
Whoever wins Tuesday’s primary will face independent candidate Casundra Hopson-Jordan in April.
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