Thank you for breaking this down for everyone saying the trustees are only abstaining from meetings to be vindictive to Tiffany. They don’t want a repeat of the same thing that caused all the shenanigans going on right now. This is a clown show and no matter how you try to twist it or turn it, if Tiffany gets her way, it only gets worse. Thanks so much for making this murky water clear.
Thanks for this report, Melanie! I’ve followed along the Tiff debacle almost from the beginning. You’ve just let me know there was much more to this that I hadn’t learned of. There’s many TH-cam channels covering Thornton and Dalton but none are as informative as Lansing Journal Channel. It helps those of us who aren’t citizens of those communities that fall under Thornton Township know just how important your paper is to your residents there. Keep up the great work!
Someone local said on another channel that she 100% knew she was going to be nominated. It wasn’t a surprise to her, that’s why she was there in the first place. And if you watch her at the end she’s a terrible liar, she is trying to emphasize how caught off guard she was..
“Everyone loves me!” *eye roll* Nah she had some dirt or was giving it up to the right ppl. She didn’t mention her willingness or that it’s a privilege to serve, she went on about how much ppl love her and how surprised she was. That was a huge red flag. I can’t believe they voted her in she’s the absolute worst and has been a problem since early on.
The word on the street says that Tiff went to Franks bedside as he was getting more ill and she asked him to call Chris Gonzales to give her the job….he passed that night and Chris felt he couldnt go back on his word to give her the job….could be true could be codswallop.
There is zero doubt in my mind that Clerk Wells would vote whichever way Henyard wanted her to. It's such a shame that there is such opposition to let the residents decide.
Thank you for this analyst breakdown of what is really happening and the reason why Tiffany ended up getting the position that she didn’t qualify for to begin with
Wow this makes so much sense now, I never did understand why people voted for her, that’s because the “people”, constituents didnt… the irony is that the same way she won is kinda the same way she loss 😟they were just as clueless as she is 😮😮😮 AND I didn’t see where her nomination was seconded 🤷🏽♀️ And we can see her goons go in effect right in that moment 🫣 Thank you for this clarity, I just love good journalism’s 😂 in my Tiffany voice 😂
Maybe @hannibalishungry has a clip, he’s usually live during the meetings and I’m sure we all had a good good laugh in the comments 😂 I’m not sure if this will tag him directly but you could probably leave him a comment
@@msperfectvon this was long before Hannibal started following this story. The only media in the room were The Lansing Journal and Ted Slowik, who was writing for the suburban section of the Tribune. Henyard didn’t become a TH-cam sensation until a year later.
So, I just reviewed the minutes for this meeting. You are correct, they never recognized the nomination, simply went into closed session. So, is there a possibility that Henyard was illegally/inappropriately appointed as Supervisor?
There needs to be a full audit of all of their books and business records (family members may be receiving the kickbacks). There was some horse trading going on during the closed session, no doubt about it.
I've watched a lot of Jerry Springeresque videos on this current debacle. I'm in Texas and have never heard of Thornton Township or Dolton before this clown show. Thank you for the historical context.
Thanks Melanie. Happy holidays and seasons Greetings. Interesting of the closed meetings they had and other topics you mentioned of concern. Thanks for sharing, showing what happened/ decisions made then, and video recording.
Thank you @sammyhooligan803 - I had a peaceful Christmas, and I am looking forward to a vibrant New Year. I wish the same for you! I appreciate your comment about the closed meetings. At some point the minutes from those meetings will be made public, but I'm not sure of the timeline on that.
Those closed meetings minutes should be made into an off Broadway musical🎼 , Ms. Melanie. But should its title be "Supermayor!"; or ""What Happens In Dalton..!" or just "Tiffany!(not the Jewellers!)" Very, very, very occasionally I make myself smile.😊. Thankyou for your sound, measured, balanced gathering and dissemination of this quite confusing, imbalanced large collection of facts spanning many years and even more people. Simple, easy to understand, but always a lot of very relevant new facts just beneath the surface.
Even with this, people will still sadly speak out of ignorance and blame the residents by saying this is what they deserve. This has been public information the entire time and people chose to be willfully ignorant and assumptive. Thank you so much for speaking up on behalf of those innocent residents.
The residents that are being told that they’re dumb for voting her in and deserve what’s happening to them by people who aren’t even from there. There are ALWAYS tons of comments like that on videos about Tiffany.
The one that gets me is that Tiffany was breaking into cars and all of a sudden became mayor / supervisor. She was a trustee at that time why would she be able to carryon after being a no good little thief!
@GONZOSARTIMPORIUM I read that somewhere else, but I thought people was just saying that to be ugly. WOW, I see they do not know how to properly vet or do background checks on people. She should never have been a trustee, supervisor or mayor, they just let anybody take a seat at the table and steal from the tills.
Melanie and The ENTIRE Lansing Journal Team. Thank you all for dissecting the infectionous behaviors that plague Dolton, viewing from VA. Keep up the GREAT!! 🎉 🥳 😀
Great Job and thank you for the back ground. Looking forward for your report in the future when Hayward gets arrested. Can’t believe Gonzalez was the one to make the motion to appointment Hayward lol😂. I know he regrets that everyday. Thanks for the report I,m watching from Arizona .
Thank you so so oooooo MUCH! This information was EXTREMELY HELPFUL in understanding the Chaos going on. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLARITY!!!!!! Again, thank you!!!!!!! I NOW UNDERSTAND. Thank you
12:06 You hit the nail on the head with that statement. I used to attend the Thornton Township meetings back in 2006 through 2017. The board was a rubber stamp. Frank made all the decisions, and the board was just a figurehead for the public to see. The same was true for the South Suburban College Board, where Frank served as Chairman. It was done that way because Frank didn't want any opposition to his political agenda. As we all see, this can have long-term consequences because when you have a dysfunctional board that's not used to making key decisions, it's really easy for someone who shouldn't be in a position of power to swoop right in like we see today.
@@Tomes23 tiff is a loose cannon,...she really needs to get mental help, and i am not playin or trying to make her look bad,...that's what she good in by her self so i dont need to do it
Thank you! With everything that is going on in our community, our small team feels the pressure of turning stories in fast, so we don't often have time for this kind of research. It's something we want to do more of though.
Melanie, Mr. Keith Price, in an WGN interview, when asked by the reporter why uninsured vehicles were being used mentioned perhaps they had “one day insurance” for Township vehicles (since insurance has lapsed). I have never heard of such a thing. Are they not aware that everything they say which is recorded can potentially be used against them IF the FBI is investigating (and watching)? 😮 I believe a new investigative report from the Lansing Journal is warranted for this matter.😂
This type of investigative journalism is rare these days. If it is not revived and elevated back to being simply, standard journalism, we all deserve what’s coming to us.
Hi Ms. Melanie!!! Happy Holidays from a windy Seattle!! Thank you VERY MUCH for this Deep Dive! I’d heard the Readers Digest version of this~but seeing it with my own 👀 really brought the Chaos full circle! It’s really sad to see the opportunity that was gifted to the current Sprvsr & watching how horribly it was used & abused. The TH we see in this video with all of her wide-eyed enthusiasm & humble commitment so professionally promised•Is a HUGE departure from the TH we have witnessed break most all of the Rules & Standards while Name-Calling and blatantly LYING in most EVERY MEETING AND VIDEO TO DATE! She had such an amazing & ready-made Role to step into had she been satisfied with what the Position required of her. I think the first taste of POWER she had-she was INSTANTLY ADDICTED to it! We know how addictions typically end up….. Either the person has a Rock Bottom Moment & begins to get back on track while being honest and following Rules OR they sadly just fade away………
WOW!! You did an excellent timeline breakdown of what led up to where we are today with the Dalton/Thorton Township debacle. I never knew anything about the other candidates running for the position. I wonder if Jerry Jones would have gotten the position would he still have resigned? Since they could not come to an agreement, they should have let the people vote because it was a rush job to hurry and nominate someone to keep the public from choosing. I'm sure Chris Gonzalez just want to curl up and never leave home because he initially nominated her. I'm glad he is trying not to make the same mistake twice.
Yes, I think that interaction between Deputy Supervisor Washington and Clerk Wells - and even the earlier interaction where Attorney Kusper had to correct her - show that Washington was not able to keep track of what was going on. Her confusion in those moments makes me think she had already been struggling with some form of dementia, and the stress of the situation made it worse. She was given the role of Deputy Supervisor because she was the longest-serving trustee. I'm not sure if that was a legal requirement or simply a sign of respect, but she got the position despite her inability to handle it in her condition.
Great information, it also gives more context to Gonzalez. Prior to seeing this, you would think that she was Gonzales first choice. Clearly, she was not even remotely considered in the beginning, but this scenario demonstrates the profound problems and dangers of putting a person in a position without proper vetting arbitrarily and capriciously.
Thanks for all of the information that you provide. It provides us with a truthful viewpoint of why things go as they have went. It makes it more important that we assist the townspeople of the Thornton Township to regain their power. The individuals of that township to regain the power that was guaranteed to them.
TY!! I think it’s important for everyone to go over past actions. I know that I always see or hear something new or see events in a different light. In this case, so many things have happened, it’s hard to remember everything. A refresher is always welcome.
Yes, I think that interaction between Deputy Supervisor Washington and Clerk Wells - and even the earlier interaction where Attorney Kusper had to correct her - show that Washington was not able to keep track of what was going on. Her confusion in those moments makes me think she had already been struggling with some form of dementia, and the stress of the situation made it worse.
@@lansingjournal I suspect you may be right about that, sadly. Makes one wonder what on earth they spent all those hours discussing in executive session.
Melanie, these videos are always helpful and you all do a great job in reporting on this story. One thing that still confuses me is that Tiffany was combative and disrespectful (based on older public videos) as a Trustee and it was well known, so I'm still not clear why Gonzales nominated her (which I know he has stated he regrets). I'd like to hear how others feel about it as well. Thanks!
Thank you for providing this perspective, based on minutes of past meetings. You may also wish to note that the March 3 meeting began without the appointment of a supervisor pro tem to preside over the rest of the meeting. Clerk Wells illegally assumed the role of the presiding officer, as emphasized during public comment by former trustee Jim Giglio at the 9/27/2022 township board meeting.
This has been very helpful. Interesting to learn Ms. Henyard was the absolute last choice, before the deadline. and how many qualified people were voted down. I understand better what they are trying to avoid and respect their integrity bravery.
Good point. I double-checked the minutes from those six meetings, and most of them do indicate Closed Session on the agenda. In every case it was "To discuss the hiring, discipline, performance, compensation and the dismissal of certain personnel" or some variation thereof. It's possible they used that as a description of their discussions about who should be Supervisor.
Tiffany dont do nothing but lie she shows up to the one meeting where they say her name she just as shock again a lie the lady who worked with Tiffany side by side said Tiffany found out Frank was dying she found a way to get his address went over to the man house with Nikita when they pulled up it was house full Nikita knew what Tiffany was going to his house for she wanted her name giving for supervisor position didnt care that he was dying or had house full. Tiffany went to side of that man dying bed lying to him and setting everyone up. Today she speaks bad about Frank in this video she says she got hard shoes to fill. I now believe someone called Gonzalez and others told them to give Tiffany name why would he say Tiffany but no to Jerry. Im glad Gonzalez trying to fix his wrongs what I dont understand why these grown adults will do what people tell them to do oppose to using and deciding from their own brain and heart they had nothing on this girl besides having big mouth failing with her own house property, went jail breaking in cars, wouldnt pay her food cart bill placed on college grounds easy search enough not picked her. I give many of these people side eyes to many followers not even good at following
I love all of your posts! As someone that has worked in local politics for 20 years and retired now.....great reporting. I will continue to buy from your site!! My first shirt should be here monday and ill wear it proudly in Austin, Texas!!
Please send me a photo of you in your shirt! We have a feature called Lansing Journal Journeys that we could include you in! Email to info@thelansingjournal.com and tell us a little bit about wherever you are when you take the photo. I'm looking forward to seeing it!
@lansingjournal i just received my shirt and its perfect!! I'll send a pick later this week. I am washing it now!! I love it and plan to wear it all over Austin and Houston Texas where I've worked. Keep up the good work! I want to order a mug and a hat lol
Your work constructing a coherent narrative out of the insanity surrounding Tiffany Henyard is greatly appreciated! Thank you and keep shining the light!
Simply because the law states that THE BOARD MUST ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION that has not occurred & the clock hasn't started due to that failure of the Township process.
@@DarealKeithPriceI’m not sure if you’re the Keith Price that works for Thornton Township, but why do believe the seat for trustee with the township is so coveted. I don’t understand why there’s such a huge debacle about voting and/or appointing someone. What is really at stake in this situation? Are you able to give an unbiased response? Why are Trustee Gonzalez and Trustee Carlisle refusing to attend the meetings?
Outstanding journalism! I've been keeping up with the issues of Dolton regarding the mayor / supervisor Tiffany Henyard.. Going back to when she was a trustee and through my observation It was very clear early on that nominating her was going to be problematic for the citizens of Dolton, etc! Mayor/supervisor displayed who she was from the beginning! Considering everything that's happened while she was a trustee and her lack of respect and continuous negativity, I'm left wondering why Gonzalez would nominate her!?! Thou i do believe his nomination for her was with good intent for the citizens of Dolton. Moving forward, his decision on important matters should be re-evaluated,and I say this with all do respect,that was an extremely poor decision.. Just sharing my views, From Milwaukee ,Wisconsin Well Wishes and Blessings to the citizens of Dolton..❤🙏🏽 24:17
Thanks for this! It puts a lot in proper context and I see now why Gonzalez and Carlyle are moving the way they are, they’re looking to not make the same mistake twice which is wise.
Well, you know PART of the rest of the story! There are many more details that remain unclear, but we are here for the long-term, so we will keep reporting whatever we can find out.
Hope someone has given President Trump the nod about her because it’s common knowledge that he wants to disband the FBI and there is no better reason than this clown show
This was amazing content. Trustee Gonzalez needs to explain why he put a muzzle on the public voting of the Supervisor, as well as the remaining Trustees. This appears to be a Sham and All current Trustees should be voted out , if running, and this compliance should be contested in court as to the process of the Henyard appointment.
My outside opinion is Cassandra would bring more drama then what the town has now with Tiffany. Big issues with her. Especially with being transparent and not getting along or playing nice with others.
Melanie you deserve some type of journalism award.
Thank you for saying that! It's not likely to happen for this small community newspaper, but I appreciate the thought!
@@lansingjournal
I also think you should get a journalism award.
Keep up the great work.
@@bak-mariterry9143 thank you!
@@geralynjohnson3222 💯
I’m thousands of miles away in the Highlands of Scotland and I’m awarding you journalist of the year..Melanie….Stand and be recognised 🥇 🏆
Thank you for breaking this down for everyone saying the trustees are only abstaining from meetings to be vindictive to Tiffany. They don’t want a repeat of the same thing that caused all the shenanigans going on right now. This is a clown show and no matter how you try to twist it or turn it, if Tiffany gets her way, it only gets worse. Thanks so much for making this murky water clear.
Thanks for this report, Melanie! I’ve followed along the Tiff debacle almost from the beginning. You’ve just let me know there was much more to this that I hadn’t learned of. There’s many TH-cam channels covering Thornton and Dalton but none are as informative as Lansing Journal Channel. It helps those of us who aren’t citizens of those communities that fall under Thornton Township know just how important your paper is to your residents there. Keep up the great work!
That is so kind of you to say, @TMckenny59 - thank you for the encouragement!
DOLTON
Agreed! So many people are misinformed. So grateful the Lansing Journal covers truth!
I second this emotion. This retrospective has been illuminating.
This shower had 60 days…SIXTY DAYS to choose a new Supervisor but couldn’t need I say more.
It seems clear to me after watching your video, that the decision on who was to replace the supervisor should have gone to the people.
No one wanted to lose their control over the cookie jar.
@Tomes23 Can't argue with that...
Politrickster just politricking as usual
Thank you so much for clarifying this situation. Great journalism. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Some black lives don't matter
Someone local said on another channel that she 100% knew she was going to be nominated. It wasn’t a surprise to her, that’s why she was there in the first place. And if you watch her at the end she’s a terrible liar, she is trying to emphasize how caught off guard she was..
The fix was in.
I read about her knowing as well. She first stated that she was the youngest and only female that night...and she hasn't stopped saying yet!!🤣
“Everyone loves me!”
*eye roll*
Nah she had some dirt or was giving it up to the right ppl.
She didn’t mention her willingness or that it’s a privilege to serve, she went on about how much ppl love her and how surprised she was.
That was a huge red flag.
I can’t believe they voted her in she’s the absolute worst and has been a problem since early on.
The word on the street says that Tiff went to Franks bedside as he was getting more ill and she asked him to call Chris Gonzales to give her the job….he passed that night and Chris felt he couldnt go back on his word to give her the job….could be true could be codswallop.
Just one more thing…..he was alive when Tiff was in the room then GONE when she left 😢
There is zero doubt in my mind that Clerk Wells would vote whichever way Henyard wanted her to. It's such a shame that there is such opposition to let the residents decide.
Thank you for this analyst breakdown of what is really happening and the reason why Tiffany ended up getting the position that she didn’t qualify for to begin with
This should be concerning to Everyone in the Township!!
This “Township” nonsense needs flung in the dumpster….it sounds more like the ghettos in South Africa than the USA
Wow OUTSTANDING research!!!!! We really appreciate your time!
Thank you!
Thank you for all the digging to bring us the TRUTH…!
Watching from Dublin Ireland Excellent analysis
The system is crazy and Tiffanys rise to power is the perfect example of how crazy it is
Thank you for watching from Ireland!
And how bad she has been as both mayor and supervisor and being allowed to carry on spending millions yet nothing said.
Wow this makes so much sense now, I never did understand why people voted for her, that’s because the “people”, constituents didnt… the irony is that the same way she won is kinda the same way she loss 😟they were just as clueless as she is 😮😮😮 AND I didn’t see where her nomination was seconded 🤷🏽♀️ And we can see her goons go in effect right in that moment 🫣 Thank you for this clarity, I just love good journalism’s 😂 in my Tiffany voice 😂
I've been trying to find that "journalisms" clip, but I don't remember what meeting that was at!
Thanks for the info!!
I don’t remember either, there’s just so many memorable moments 😂
Maybe @hannibalishungry has a clip, he’s usually live during the meetings and I’m sure we all had a good good laugh in the comments 😂 I’m not sure if this will tag him directly but you could probably leave him a comment
@@msperfectvon this was long before Hannibal started following this story. The only media in the room were The Lansing Journal and Ted Slowik, who was writing for the suburban section of the Tribune. Henyard didn’t become a TH-cam sensation until a year later.
So, I just reviewed the minutes for this meeting. You are correct, they never recognized the nomination, simply went into closed session. So, is there a possibility that Henyard was illegally/inappropriately appointed as Supervisor?
Of course she was. It seemed rigged to me when I saw it last year
Why are any of these totally ignorant people allowed to run anything?? This township should shut it down if this is the best they’ve got!
There needs to be a full audit of all of their books and business records (family members may be receiving the kickbacks). There was some horse trading going on during the closed session, no doubt about it.
This was excellent! Thank you for the explanation.
I've watched a lot of Jerry Springeresque videos on this current debacle. I'm in Texas and have never heard of Thornton Township or Dolton before this clown show. Thank you for the historical context.
Thank you for the clarification. This was the start of the nightmare!
I feel for the people of Dolton and the Township as well. I hope they get the qualified representation they deserve.
Thanks Melanie. Happy holidays and seasons Greetings. Interesting of the closed meetings they had and other topics you mentioned of concern. Thanks for sharing, showing what happened/ decisions made then, and video recording.
Thank you @sammyhooligan803 - I had a peaceful Christmas, and I am looking forward to a vibrant New Year. I wish the same for you! I appreciate your comment about the closed meetings. At some point the minutes from those meetings will be made public, but I'm not sure of the timeline on that.
Those closed meetings minutes should be made into an off Broadway musical🎼 , Ms. Melanie. But should its title be
"Supermayor!"; or
""What Happens In Dalton..!"
or just
"Tiffany!(not the Jewellers!)"
Very, very, very occasionally I make myself smile.😊.
Thankyou for your sound, measured, balanced gathering and dissemination of this quite confusing, imbalanced large collection of facts spanning many years and even more people. Simple, easy to understand, but always a lot of very relevant new facts just beneath the surface.
@@NavigatorMother The musical should be named "THE GYPSY, PIMP, LIAR AND THIEF MAYOR"🤣🤣
The board didn’t do their job. Gonzalez hastily nominated Henyard, that was an absolute disaster…
Even with this, people will still sadly speak out of ignorance and blame the residents by saying this is what they deserve. This has been public information the entire time and people chose to be willfully ignorant and assumptive. Thank you so much for speaking up on behalf of those innocent residents.
What “innocent residents” are those? Everyone I’ve seen seems to have ZERO CLUE.
The residents that are being told that they’re dumb for voting her in and deserve what’s happening to them by people who aren’t even from there. There are ALWAYS tons of comments like that on videos about Tiffany.
Some of The residents are blinded by the giveaways.
The one that gets me is that Tiffany was breaking into cars and all of a sudden became mayor / supervisor. She was a trustee at that time why would she be able to carryon after being a no good little thief!
Yes, I thought a criminal background should have been looked at before appointment or anything to do with politics with henyard?
@GONZOSARTIMPORIUM I read that somewhere else, but I thought people was just saying that to be ugly. WOW, I see they do not know how to properly vet or do background checks on people. She should never have been a trustee, supervisor or mayor, they just let anybody take a seat at the table and steal from the tills.
You can be a convicted felon and be president
Depends on the felony
Thank you for this video look back, it does give context to the current situation.
Melanie and The ENTIRE Lansing Journal Team. Thank you all for dissecting the infectionous behaviors that plague Dolton, viewing from VA. Keep up the GREAT!! 🎉 🥳 😀
Thanks Melanie! I appreciate you.
They all need to be held legally accountable..
This was very informative. Thank you, Lansing Journal.
Great Job and thank you for the back ground. Looking forward for your report in the future when Hayward gets arrested. Can’t believe Gonzalez was the one to make the motion to appointment Hayward lol😂. I know he regrets that everyday.
Thanks for the report I,m watching from Arizona .
She wasn’t quite the puppet he expected
I too watch from Arizona…Sierra Vista!
Thank you so so oooooo MUCH! This information was EXTREMELY HELPFUL in understanding the Chaos going on. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE CLARITY!!!!!! Again, thank you!!!!!!! I NOW UNDERSTAND. Thank you
12:06
You hit the nail on the head with that statement.
I used to attend the Thornton Township meetings back in 2006 through 2017. The board was a rubber stamp. Frank made all the decisions, and the board was just a figurehead for the public to see. The same was true for the South Suburban College Board, where Frank served as Chairman. It was done that way because Frank didn't want any opposition to his political agenda. As we all see, this can have long-term consequences because when you have a dysfunctional board that's not used to making key decisions, it's really easy for someone who shouldn't be in a position of power to swoop right in like we see today.
Reminds me of what happened at the end of the Weimar Republic after Hindenburg died. There was a power vacuum.
I knew i wasnt crazy! Happened e exactly how I thought. They thought they hand picked a puppet, didn't know they picked a monster.
Thank you for being so classy and professional. ❤
Thank you for your professionalism in reporting the truth and facts and reminding us of what has happened specially with out all the screaming
Excellent coverage
Fascinating…..thank you so much for your hard work
Great work Melanie. I feel like you and your coworkers are a massive part of what is pulling your community together 🫶😎🇦🇺
Wow, thank you @Richocochran - that means a lot to me!
biggest mistake they ever made....thank you for the content and context
They thought they could control her. 😂
@@Tomes23 tiff is a loose cannon,...she really needs to get mental help, and i am not playin or trying to make her look bad,...that's what she good in by her self so i dont need to do it
Masterful job with this video! Thank you for keeping REAL Journalism alive!
Thank you! With everything that is going on in our community, our small team feels the pressure of turning stories in fast, so we don't often have time for this kind of research. It's something we want to do more of though.
Melanie, Mr. Keith Price, in an WGN interview, when asked by the reporter why uninsured vehicles were being used mentioned perhaps they had “one day insurance” for Township vehicles (since insurance has lapsed). I have never heard of such a thing. Are they not aware that everything they say which is recorded can potentially be used against them IF the FBI is investigating (and watching)? 😮 I believe a new investigative report from the Lansing Journal is warranted for this matter.😂
This type of investigative journalism is rare these days. If it is not revived and elevated back to being simply, standard journalism, we all deserve what’s coming to us.
Hi Ms. Melanie!!! Happy Holidays from a windy Seattle!! Thank you VERY MUCH for this Deep Dive! I’d heard the Readers Digest version of this~but seeing it with my own 👀 really brought the Chaos full circle! It’s really sad to see the opportunity that was gifted to the current Sprvsr & watching how horribly it was used & abused. The TH we see in this video with all of her wide-eyed enthusiasm & humble commitment so professionally promised•Is a HUGE departure from the TH we have witnessed break most all of the Rules & Standards while Name-Calling and blatantly LYING in most EVERY MEETING AND VIDEO TO DATE! She had such an amazing & ready-made Role to step into had she been satisfied with what the Position required of her. I think the first taste of POWER she had-she was INSTANTLY ADDICTED to it! We know how addictions typically end up….. Either the person has a Rock Bottom Moment & begins to get back on track while being honest and following Rules OR they sadly just fade away………
That sounds like a valid analysis!
Tiffany was happy because she was going to make more money from this gig than the mayor gig!!
WOW!! You did an excellent timeline breakdown of what led up to where we are today with the Dalton/Thorton Township debacle. I never knew anything about the other candidates running for the position. I wonder if Jerry Jones would have gotten the position would he still have resigned? Since they could not come to an agreement, they should have let the people vote because it was a rush job to hurry and nominate someone to keep the public from choosing. I'm sure Chris Gonzalez just want to curl up and never leave home because he initially nominated her. I'm glad he is trying not to make the same mistake twice.
The woman who nominated Jerry voted No. They were playing games or they truly have no idea what they were doing.
Exactly!!
They have NO IDEA!
Playing games
She had no idea. She is still clueless now. She is a waste of a position.
Yes, I think that interaction between Deputy Supervisor Washington and Clerk Wells - and even the earlier interaction where Attorney Kusper had to correct her - show that Washington was not able to keep track of what was going on. Her confusion in those moments makes me think she had already been struggling with some form of dementia, and the stress of the situation made it worse. She was given the role of Deputy Supervisor because she was the longest-serving trustee. I'm not sure if that was a legal requirement or simply a sign of respect, but she got the position despite her inability to handle it in her condition.
Thank you for this! I've watched many videos about this but have not fully understood until now.
Please give updates on Keith Freman, ex chief lacey, unpaid rent, multitude of lawsuits... Thanks
Thank you for all your doing!
I am so glad you explained this. Now, I understand what's going on. Thank you!:)
Glad it was helpful! There are still a lot of unanswered questions, but this at least provides some context.
Excellent recap of what has transpired over the past three year period! Keep up the great work!
Great information, it also gives more context to Gonzalez.
Prior to seeing this, you would think that she was Gonzales first choice.
Clearly, she was not even remotely considered in the beginning, but this scenario demonstrates the profound problems and dangers of putting a person in a position without proper vetting arbitrarily and capriciously.
Thanks for all of the information that you provide. It provides us with a truthful viewpoint of why things go as they have went. It makes it more important that we assist the townspeople of the Thornton Township to regain their power. The individuals of that township to regain the power that was guaranteed to them.
This was so informative!!! Thank you
TY!!
I think it’s important for everyone to go over past actions. I know that I always see or hear something new or see events in a different light.
In this case, so many things have happened, it’s hard to remember everything. A refresher is always welcome.
I have seen some bizarre board stuff (not including those Tiff Tiff "reigns" over) but that nominate and then vote down is as crazy as it gets.
Yes, I think that interaction between Deputy Supervisor Washington and Clerk Wells - and even the earlier interaction where Attorney Kusper had to correct her - show that Washington was not able to keep track of what was going on. Her confusion in those moments makes me think she had already been struggling with some form of dementia, and the stress of the situation made it worse.
@@lansingjournal I suspect you may be right about that, sadly. Makes one wonder what on earth they spent all those hours discussing in executive session.
Great video. Thank you so much!
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Melanie, these videos are always helpful and you all do a great job in reporting on this story. One thing that still confuses me is that Tiffany was combative and disrespectful (based on older public videos) as a Trustee and it was well known, so I'm still not clear why Gonzales nominated her (which I know he has stated he regrets). I'd like to hear how others feel about it as well. Thanks!
Thank you for providing this perspective, based on minutes of past meetings. You may also wish to note that the March 3 meeting began without the appointment of a supervisor pro tem to preside over the rest of the meeting. Clerk Wells illegally assumed the role of the presiding officer, as emphasized during public comment by former trustee Jim Giglio at the 9/27/2022 township board meeting.
Kudos to CarliSE and Gonzales for standing on business. I’m sure a lot of commentators were not aware of this important information. Thank you LNJ!
Excellent coverage again. Well done 👍 😊
Thank you for clarifying the mess going on.
Thank you for providing the context. This was very helpful.
This has been very helpful. Interesting to learn Ms. Henyard was the absolute last choice, before the deadline. and how many qualified people were voted down. I understand better what they are trying to avoid and respect their integrity bravery.
Excellent News Report with the Review & History of Thotnton Twp. Thank You fir your Great Detailed Coverage!
“I SWEAR I didn’t see that comin’!” Right, Tiffany… right. 😒
Ikr…then why was she there?
3:26 they should not have closed sessions unless they say why like personnel issues etc.
Good point. I double-checked the minutes from those six meetings, and most of them do indicate Closed Session on the agenda. In every case it was "To discuss the hiring, discipline, performance, compensation and the dismissal of certain personnel" or some variation thereof. It's possible they used that as a description of their discussions about who should be Supervisor.
@@lansingjournalI’m sure they discussed which family members would be hired!
Tiffany dont do nothing but lie she shows up to the one meeting where they say her name she just as shock again a lie the lady who worked with Tiffany side by side said Tiffany found out Frank was dying she found a way to get his address went over to the man house with Nikita when they pulled up it was house full Nikita knew what Tiffany was going to his house for she wanted her name giving for supervisor position didnt care that he was dying or had house full. Tiffany went to side of that man dying bed lying to him and setting everyone up. Today she speaks bad about Frank in this video she says she got hard shoes to fill. I now believe someone called Gonzalez and others told them to give Tiffany name why would he say Tiffany but no to Jerry. Im glad Gonzalez trying to fix his wrongs what I dont understand why these grown adults will do what people tell them to do oppose to using and deciding from their own brain and heart they had nothing on this girl besides having big mouth failing with her own house property, went jail breaking in cars, wouldnt pay her food cart bill placed on college grounds easy search enough not picked her. I give many of these people side eyes to many followers not even good at following
Gonzalez is a sellout.
Melanie, thank you for this. We now know why the chaos ensues.
Thanks for your content
Great report!
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Great reporting
Great video! Thanks!
Thank you. This clears a lot of things up.
Thank you Melanie. Great reporting.
Your work constructing a coherent narrative out of the insanity surrounding Tiffany Henyard is greatly appreciated!
Thank you and keep shining the light!
Thank you. This was very helpful in understanding how this started and how she got in both seats.
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Why the didn't allow the Residents to vote 😮
Because they are politricksters
Simply because the law states that THE BOARD MUST ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION that has not occurred & the clock hasn't started due to that failure of the Township process.
@@DarealKeithPriceI’m not sure if you’re the Keith Price that works for Thornton Township, but why do believe the seat for trustee with the township is so coveted. I don’t understand why there’s such a huge debacle about voting and/or appointing someone. What is really at stake in this situation? Are you able to give an unbiased response? Why are Trustee Gonzalez and Trustee Carlisle refusing to attend the meetings?
Great reporting. These closed sessions should be Illegal. Can you file a FOIA request for those minutes and agendas from those closed sessions?
Gives do much more context!! Thank u
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿. After seeing some podcasts. You guys sum up things. Thanks 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Thank you!
Thanks!
Outstanding journalism!
I've been keeping up with the issues of Dolton regarding the mayor / supervisor Tiffany Henyard.. Going back to when she was a trustee and through my observation
It was very clear early on that nominating her was going to be problematic for the citizens of Dolton, etc!
Mayor/supervisor displayed who she was from the beginning! Considering everything that's happened while she was a trustee and her lack of respect and continuous negativity, I'm left wondering why Gonzalez would nominate her!?!
Thou i do believe his nomination for her was with good intent for the citizens of Dolton. Moving forward, his decision on important matters should be re-evaluated,and I say this with all do respect,that was an extremely poor decision..
Just sharing my views,
From Milwaukee ,Wisconsin
Well Wishes and Blessings to the citizens of Dolton..❤🙏🏽 24:17
Thank you for following the story all the way from Milwaukee! Although, I guess that's not THAT far. :)
She acted as if she just won the lottery
Well, in some ways, she really did! Just look at all that power and money!! And NO one to stop her train!!
Thanks for this! It puts a lot in proper context and I see now why Gonzalez and Carlyle are moving the way they are, they’re looking to not make the same mistake twice which is wise.
Good job!
Great reporting! This is embarrassing to our county 😮
Thank you for the backstory and breakdown of FACTS. Excellent reporting as always.
HAPPY holidays
Thank you, @benjaminlane645 - same to you!
Bravo🙌👍 Bravo now I know the rest of the story.
✌️&🧡 from the Big Easy
Well, you know PART of the rest of the story! There are many more details that remain unclear, but we are here for the long-term, so we will keep reporting whatever we can find out.
we're starting to see a lot of compilation videos of henyard's ethics violations and crimes.
so , it has been a clown show for a very long time in Dalton Township.. wow
Hope someone has given President Trump the nod about her because it’s common knowledge that he wants to disband the FBI and there is no better reason than this clown show
This was amazing content. Trustee Gonzalez needs to explain why he put a muzzle on the public voting of the Supervisor,
as well as the remaining Trustees. This appears to be a Sham and All current Trustees should be voted out , if running, and this compliance should be contested in court as to the process of the Henyard appointment.
Thank you 🙏🏾 this was very informative
Thanks
Thank you for doing this.
Now this is journalism 🎉
Thank you Celeste!
My outside opinion is Cassandra would bring more drama then what the town has now with Tiffany. Big issues with her. Especially with being transparent and not getting along or playing nice with others.