Politics & Government

Dolton Appoints Mayor Pro Tempore Amid Corruption Scandals, FBI Subpoenas

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard did not attend the board meeting Monday night. She is under investigation amid a series of allegations.

(CBS Chicago)

DOLTON, IL — The Dolton Village Board of Trustees voted Monday night to appoint a mayor pro tempore.

Trustee Jason House was approved as mayor pro tem at the village board meeting Monday night. In the position, he could fill in for the mayor in certain situations.

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"We're really just trying to make sure that if something critical comes up, that there's a signature on deck that can move it forward," House said.

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