Tiffany Henyard skips Dolton meeting after claiming 'credible threats'

DOLTON, Ill. - Hours before Monday's Board of Trustees meeting in Dolton, Tiffany Henyard announced on social media that the meeting would be canceled after police informed her of "credible threats made against multiple elected officials."

Despite Henyard’s announcement, the meeting proceeded without her in attendance.

Dolton trustees stated they had received no information regarding credible threats.

The Dolton Park District auditorium was packed with residents, most of whom were critics of Henyard.

Mayor Pro Tem Jason House presided over the meeting with at least four trustees and a clerk present, meeting the quorum requirement.

More than a dozen residents spoke during public comments, raising concerns about the township's animal control program not being properly licensed, streets not being plowed in a timely manner, and Henyard's alleged late rent payments on her home.

Also present was Fania Dukes, who claims she was fired by Henyard after reporting a sexual assault by Dolton Trustee Andrew Holmes in Las Vegas last year. Holmes has not been charged in connection with this allegation.

After public comments and general announcements, the trustees entered a closed executive session to address other matters.

Residents were reminded of two upcoming dates: the Thornton Township Townhall on Jan. 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. at South Suburban College, and Dolton’s election day on Feb. 25.