Henyards victory in the Feb. 23 primary was good for her maybe too good as some people already think she is the mayor. I want to make sure everyone gets what they need, she said. Johnson's name was first floated as a potential mayoral candidate during the 2019 strike, though he would call the rumors "laughable" in a Politico article chronicling the strike's aftermath. background-color: #f9d334; DOLTON, Ill. Village trustees say 56% of Dolton voters want their mayor removed from office in a controversial recall vote. Lightfoot is the first incumbent elected Chicago mayor to lose re-election since 1983, when Jane Byrne, the city's first female mayor, lost her primary. U.S. Congress | font-size: 16px; [8], Unofficial election results showed 1,900 votes in favor (56.4%) and 1,468 votes against (43.6%) implementing a recall mechanism in Dolton. Following the roll call and Pledge of Allegiance, the Board went directly into Closed Session. Henyard will be the first woman mayor of the south suburb. Though starting with little name recognition, Johnson rapidly ascended in polling throughout the final weeks leading into the election, and benefited from consolidating much of the city's labor union and progressive support. font-weight: 100; Just Google up Ronnie Burges name.. The village's age distribution consisted of 24.8% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 27% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. .inner_percentage.Republican { Davis said there is no ruling pending, that there was a glitch in the system and she received two checks a month. Vallas was also criticized after it was found that his Twitter account had liked tweets that used racist language, supported controversial police tactics like stop and frisk, or insulted the mayor in personal terms, according to the Chicago Tribune. Im a very direct and to-the-point person and I dont think they are used to that.. With 87% of precincts reporting, Vallas led with 35% of the vote, holding a comfortable lead over his closest challengers. .race_header.libertarian { She said if she is elected, she will get that accomplished right away, starting with the west side and moving east. Missing the midnight deadline for appointing someone would have brought the decision to a town hall-style meeting where township electors would have chosen the next Supervisor. Public policy. Vallas served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools from 1995 to 2001, later taking on a similar role in Philadelphia. After outlasting incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot and well-known Congressman Chuy Garcia in the first round of the mayoral election, Johnson will now put the strength of his backing from progressive labor unions and organizations to the test against Paul Vallas, who has made public safety the focus of his campaign and is backed from the city's Fraternal Order of Police. After a contentious debate, the Village of Dolton became incorporated on December 28, 1892. Roberts said he is willing to cooperate if he is elected. He says he wants landlords and tenants accountable and trying to control the high water bills. [15], Former: Evanston The per capita income for the village was $22,135. Henyard, who said she did not expect the appointment but greeted the news with a pageant-style scream of delight, will fill the shoes of the late Frank Zuccarelli, who passed away in January after nearly thirty years as the supervisor of Illinois largest township. Gonzalez nominated Cassandra Elston; Trustee Darlene Gray Everett seconded; votes were called: Washington nominated Jones; Jones seconded; votes were called: Gonzalez nominated Elston, but the nomination was overlooked in an ensuing discussion about returning to Closed Session. As suburban Cook County election results begin to come in, Daniel Biss is the new apparent Evanston mayor and the Dolton mayoral race is headed to a runoff. (Ted Slowik / Daily Southtown). She is on a mission to better the community and usher in a new era. background-color: #6db24f; [5], According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Dolton has a total area of 4.69 square miles (12.15km2), of which 4.57 square miles (11.84km2) (or 97.50%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31km2) (or 2.50%) is water.[6]. Chicago Mayor Election Results. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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About 15.4% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.8% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over. } As CBS 2's Jermont Terry reported Wednesday night, Mayor Tiffany Henyard was sworn in as Dolton's mayor just over a year ago. } height: 40px; Henyard grew up } Last month, she gave away gas for free at a Food 4 Less in Dolton in what was billed as kicking off her mayoral campaign. .votebox-results-metadata-p { He has also advocated for a wide expansion of the city's bicycle lane and pedestrian walkway system, while showing support for reduced automobile speeds and vehicle access in certain areas. Gods will, I will work together with everyone good or bad, he said. } Hopefully, she will forgive it. [3][4], On June 15, 2022, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Paul Karkula ruled that both referendums were invalid. The population density was 4,570.39 inhabitants per square mile (1,764.64/km2). 14122 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Dolton, IL 60419. [14] R. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Occupation: Security for Smith Mobile Homes, Civic experience: Village trustee; hosted senior citizens dining event for seven years, Occupation: Semiretired owner of multiple housing units, Civic experience: Village trustee since 2011; deacon at Restoration of Faith Church in Flossmoor, Occupation: Human resource director/personnel specialist. Meanwhile, the negative publicity surrounding the village that has gone on for at least 10 years is something Roberts and Mossuto want to stop. "We will appoint an economic development director and put them in charge of an economic plan for the village," Henyard said. position: absolute; Federal courts | Burges top priority is crime as he said crime has gone up since he left as police chief in Dolton in 2013. All Rights Reserved. The saddest part is that they were so kind and sweet when I first met them. Said question of whether to recall and remove the Village President (Mayor) of the Village of Dolton may be submitted either by resolution of the Dolton Corporate Authorities or by petition in the manner prescribed by law for the submission of public questions. "We listened to the community. As of 7:45 p.m., The Associated Press reported Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools CEO backed by police union has advanced to the runoff election for Chicago mayor. She said she thought she was being paid for being both the mayor and the liquor commissioner. Some legal experts told CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov at the time that if the gas giveaway didn't cross the legal line, it definitely stood right on it. Davis appointed him chief in 2017. padding-bottom: 3px; Roberts said he would like to see new home construction and businesses coming into town. } And the buck stops here. color: #fff; February 22, 2023 Effort to Recall Dolton, IL. Back in 2018, Chicago sued Dolton over unpaid water bills. * Welcome to Not only is she the first female mayor of Dolton, but also the youngest. West Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, whose outsider status and promises to enact sweeping reforms propelled her to office four years ago, is seeking a second term amid a large field of challengers. At a weekend campaign stop, Vallas said he is focused on things like public safety, Chicago's demoralized police department and the number of residents fleeing the city's school district. Vallas dealt with accusations that his permanent address was in Palos Heights, but was eventually cleared by an Inspector General investigation. width: 100%; What followed was an unprecedented series of nominations and votes: At this point another motion was made to go into Closed Session, and a majority voted Yes. Henyard, who would be the first female mayor in the village, said people want to have trees trimmed, streets paved and sidewalks repaired. The referendums would have enabled the recall of Henyard. .votebox-results-cell--check { } } line-height: 1.5em; } Johnson, who announced his candidacy in late October on the heels of support from the Chicago Teachers Union, received over 20 percent of the citywide vote in the first-round of the mayoral election with over 98 percent of precincts reporting. They were uncomfortable with the spending.". They are going to run their election in Dixmoor and Im going to run mine in Dolton, he said. "Crime has been on the rise for a long time in Dolton. width: 100%; In addition to advocacy for a real estate transfer tax, Johnson also voices support for taxing profits of Chicago's corporations and instituting TIF reform in an effort to return property tax revenue to the city's schools and parks. The average household size was 3.44 and the average family size was 2.78. display: block; Now they are looking at work that the state has done, she said. } .votebox_legend { The racial makeup of the village was 90.69% African American, 3.25% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.62% from other races, and 3.04% from two or more races. But now, Brown is back on the public payroll, thanks to Doltons new mayor. How to run for office | height: 22px; It needs to go to another place.. State and local courts | She plans to use federal money to give out grants to local businesses in the coming weeks. With 87% of precincts reporting, Vallas led with 35% of the vote, holding a comfortable lead over his closest Mayor Tiffany Hanyard - Village of Dolton OUR MAYOR Meet our New Mayor Tiffany A. Henyard The Village of Dolton, once an area of natural prairie and background-color: #f4f4f4; You have trustees who are posturing because they want to run for a position. She also has been the subject of a past CBS 2 investigation, after one of her former tenants accused the village trustee of failing to remedy a massive mold problem in a Section 8 house she owns which raised even more concerns about the house's inspection history. He is the new police chief - he has a new plan to fight crime," Henyard said. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. position: relative; DOLTON, Ill. (CBS) -- The people of south suburban Dolton voted to kick the mayor out of office but she is not going anywhere for now. I could not allow officers go on the street when they dont have protective gear. } The referendums remained on the ballot, but Karkula ordered that votes could not be counted. Vallas served as an adviser to the Fraternal Order of Police during its negotiations with Lightfoots administration. 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Tom Tunney, but he also faced a huge amount of criticism, including for his acceptance of the endorsement of the Chicago chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, led by the controversial John Catanzara, a fervent supporter of former President Donald Trump and a long-time nemesis of Lightfoot. But the ruling also said those votes could get counted but not certified. [12] He was followed as mayor by Ronnie Lewis who was the first African-American to serve as an official in the Dolton government. Vallas is the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools. width: 100% Miller said despite recall prevailing, it is unclear where the votes stand at this moment. Once I became mayor, they made it clear that it was nothing personal, but they werent going to vote for anything I wanted. margin: 8px auto; Ballotpedia features 395,417 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Vallas denied liking those tweets, and argued that his account had been hacked. According to the County Commissioner's campaign website, Johnson hopes to re-open the city's mental health clinics and increase investment in year-round youth employment to address public safety. padding-left: 16px; }. As a candidate, Johnson has positioned himself to the political left of the incumbent mayor, advocating for reduced fares on public transit, canceling the city's / CBS Chicago. Before Im a trustee, Im a resident.. width: 90%; Jefferson The runoff between Vallas and Johnson will take place on April 4. top: -5px; SOLD JUN 13, 2022. color:white; The independent candidate is running against trustee Tiffany Henyard, who won a four-person Democratic primary that included incumbent Riley Rogers. U.S. President | text-align: left !important; [13] Nelsan Ellis, who played Lafayette Reynolds in True Blood, grew up there. } Since Tiffany Henyard was elected last April as mayor of the village of about 23,000, critics cite numerous complaints. } DOLTON, Ill. (CBS) -- Village Trustee Tiffany Henyard declared victory Tuesday in the mayoral race in south suburban Dolton. [3], If the recall mechanism is passed by majority of voters at the June 28, 2022, General Primary Election, shall Tiffany A. Henyard be recalled and removed from the office of Village President (Mayor) of the Village of Dolton, effective upon certification of the election results by the Cook County Clerk? } Vallas, who finished ninth in the 2019 mayoral race with just 30,236 votes, found himself thrust into the frontrunner spot in this election with his focus on issues of public safety, with sharply-critical attacks of Lightfoot's performance as mayor. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. All four are unopposed for this election. On transportation, Johnson proposes reduced or eliminated fare for some on the CTA while expanding access and reliability to the system. background-color: #003388; CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 28: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks at an election night rally at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council on February 28, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. 18 talking about this. .non_result_row { .votebox-results-cell--x { Davis called the past four years the worst four years of her life in politics. Dolton votes to recall Mayor Tiffany Henyard, but she's staying put for now. padding-left: 8px; .race_footer { First published on June 29, 2022 / 10:00 PM. What are you going to do at 5 oclock in the afternoon that you didnt do at 9 oclock that morning? Police chief plays role in Dolton and Dixmoor mayoral elections Alesia Moses, who moved to Dolton from Chicago in 1996, started at Ardagh after being laid off from her union job with a parts supplier for Ford during the recession. House believes the referendum to recall the mayor was necessary and fair. color: #6db24f; background-color: #ccc; WebThe great coat giveaway was a huge success at U.S. Bank/Dolton Branch Saturday 2/4/2023. .results_table { Its all a product of bad leadership," Vallas said. overflow-y: auto; margin-bottom: 0px; The first question would have allowed for the recall of mayors in Dolton. WebThe great coat giveaway was a huge success at U.S. Bank/Dolton Branch Saturday 2/4/2023. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { } .results_row td:first-child { Incumbent Yvonne Davis and trustees Fitzgerald Roberts and Cynthia Mossuto are running for mayor. Vallas, 69, is the former head of CPS and is considered a conservative Democrat. display: table; What are you going to do different? Burge said. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { She said she wants a moratorium on water being shut off to those who cant afford their bills and to have a forensic audit done on the housing and water departments. Its most common ZIP code is 60419. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. On September 7, 2022 Dolton, IL. All rights reserved, becoming the first name projected to make it to a runoff election in April, Venus and Jupiter to Appear Aligned in Night Sky This Week in Chicago, Secret Service, Police Seen Investigating Business in Suburban Lisle, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, Who Did Your Ward Vote For? [12] He was followed as mayor by Ronnie Lewis who was the first African-American to serve as an official in the Dolton government. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. ", House added, "I think our community is really, really suffering.". text-align: center; .race_header.democratic { font-size: 0.9em; Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. padding-left: 0; I walk and talk with everyone out here. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. height: 50px; top: 0px; | A lot of people dont understand that I have another opponent, so Ive been educating the people on whats going on, she said. font-weight: 300; top: 1px; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. ( ECWd) The second time since 2015, a new effort to establish an elected official recall Ordinance in the Village of Dolton is on the ballot. At least two trustee candidates in Dolton backed by the villages mayor appeared to be leading a field of nine in a primary race for three Village Board seats, according to unofficial vote totals. [13] Nelsan Ellis, who played Lafayette Reynolds in True Blood, grew up there. "The people have spoken, and we really are going to do everything we can to make sure that their voice is heard.". We are looking at the area of I-57 where they have been doing work near the highway. SEE ALSO: Waukegan voters elect new mayor on Tuesday. "I want to bring that back to Dolton.". The Thursday night township meeting was scheduled two days ago, when the Thornton Township Board was unable to agree on an appointment. Henyard was also accused of a conflict of interest after she was elected in March 2022 by the Thornton Township board to serve as township supervisor. color: #888; [6] On September 30, 2022, the appellate court ruled that the results of both referendums were invalid. Please enter valid email address to continue. letter-spacing: 0.03em; border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Roberts lost to Davis 174-146 in a five-candidate race in 2017. I am running for Mayor because I am sensitive to the needs of the Village and firmly believe that government should be a body Tiffany for Mayor | Dolton IL letter-spacing: .04em; 2023 The Citizen Newspaper Group, All Rights Reserved. The citizens called them that and I agree, Davis said. She said once she found the error, she held a town hall meeting in September 2019, to explain the situation publicly and vowed to pay the money back. WebTiffany Henyard, mayor of Dolton, Illinois, hired convicted child rapist Lavelle Redmond as code enforcement officer, a job that will require him to enter homes and businesses in the community. The Village of Dolton, once an area of natural prairie and home to Potawatomie, Sac, Illini, andMiami Indians has now grown into a bustling suburban community of over 23,000 residents. Henyard will be the first woman Trustee Christopher Gonzalez said he didnt want it to come to that. border-radius: 50%; Burge said he stayed out of the primary fray because he wanted to face a candidate one-on-one, and said trustees running against each other and complaining about the boards actions do not make sense. "They were uncomfortable with the lack of transparency. } padding-bottom: 8px; Vallas is the former CEO of Chicago Public Schools. } '", Yet Mayor Henyard said in a statement: "I remain confident the Appellate Court will affirm the recall initiative is unconstitutional, but sadly because the vote was allowed to happen, our community is more divided than ever. Henyard referred questions to her attorney about that issue back at the time. WebFor Sale - 15101 Cottage Grove Ave, Dolton, IL - $150,000. Tiffany Henyard, 37, was sworn in as Dolton's first female and youngest mayor in the south suburban village's history on Saturday. } Everybody assumed that I won already. A Mayor's office spokesman said many of Henyard's supporters were confused, and opted not to cast a vote on the recall. They need to go out and vote.. Web(MRED) For Sale: 3 beds, 2 baths 1253 sq. [14] R. Bruce Waddell, Illinois state representative and businessman, was born in Dolton. All rights reserved, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson joined former CPS CEO Paul Vallas, Venus and Jupiter to Appear Aligned in Night Sky This Week in Chicago, Secret Service, Police Seen Investigating Business in Suburban Lisle, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, Who Did Your Ward Vote For? The second question, if approved, would have removed Henyard from her position as mayor, contingent on the first question passing. The same political dynamic has played out in mayoral races in New York City and Los Angeles, with varying results: Mayor Eric Adams of New York City, a former .outer_percentage { She said she wants to focus on curbing crime and boosting the local economy. That is our main goal. } Lavelle Redmond was hired by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard to go door-to-door to meet with residents. View more recently sold homes. Though the name seemed random to many in the audience, Trustee Joyce Washington said after the meeting that Henyard had applied for the position some time ago.. Burge said that until April 6, he is putting his efforts into the Dolton mayor race. A sign directs people to an early-voting polling place Oct. 16, 2020, at the Cook County 6th District courthouse in Markham. 29.42% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ely funeral home neptune, nj; longest nfl game weather delay; cari laque bio; Online Forms. In 1866, the village built its first post office and Andrew Dolton, son of George Dolton, served as its postmaster. The village board forced a recall vote on the mayor earlier this year, but Henyard survived it. 160 were here. Email the URL or advertiser name to [emailprotected]. In turn, a ruling from the Illinois Appellate Court days before the statewide primary election Tuesday said the recall vote against Henyard could go on. "We owe $8 million to the City of Chicago. Roberts said the matter is in the hands of the Cook County states attorneys office and has not heard a decision, yet. The entire village is part of South Suburban Community College District 510. left: 0; .race_header.republican { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { font-weight: 300; Counties | Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The village can really do well with the right leadership.. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. width: 50px; While the two elections are separate, some voters in Dolton cant help but notice a publicized unconventional choice he made in Dixmoor in February, when he told his officers not to go out on patrol because the village is not supplying his officers with sufficient equipment. Alison Key won the Democratic primary for clerk and Jason House, Brittney Norwood and Kiana Belcher won the primary for three trustee spots. display: inline-block; background: #4c4c4c; max-width: 75px; "They could say after they review it in September 'Hey, these votes count - the mayor's out of office,' or in the alternative, they could say 'Hey listen, this wasn't a valid election - this mayor is staying right where she's at. height: 22px; WebMayor Tiffany A Henyard, the Village Clerk, and the Board of Trustees, welcome you to the Village of Dolton website. .inner_percentage.Green { Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. I would like to see everyone in this town getting along. The first time an incumbent mayor hasn't been re-elected in decades. margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: -2px !important; [2] Dolton is located just west of the expressway Interstate 94 and immediately south of the city limits of Chicago. margin-right: 12px; .votebox_bp_logo { Dolton is bordered by Chicago to the north, Riverdale and Harvey to the west, South Holland to the south and Calumet City to the east. max-width: 400px; 100% remote. .results_row { The lawsuit argued that both referendums could not be placed on the same ballot because of the possibility for a contradictory result if the first question failed and the second question was approved. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, When she was sworn in that May, she became the Village of Doltons first female mayor. A motion to go into Closed Session was voted down. The median income for a household in the village was $50,237, and the median income for a family was $57,634. 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