Mayor of Markham says pandemonium in Dolton is creeping into other communities
MARKHAM , Ill. -- Just a few days ago, a chaotic scene erupted in south suburban Dolton , as Mayor Tiffany Henyard tried to end a meeting while former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke about plans to investigate the mayor's office – and heated confrontations that nearly came to blows in the crowd followed.The controversy and investigations into Henyard's office all have to do with her spending.
Is there something they need to be concerned about? Why was that brought up? Why was it brought up in that light or in that vein,' said Agpawa, 'and I think it was so she can maybe justify why she wants to double down on her budget over there.'City councils can increase tax levies under 5% without making it public. Yet Agpawa said Henyard polarized Markham's levy – making it appear the city was hiding something.'We were drawn into this,' Agpawa said.
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