(DOLTON, Illinois) — A township meeting in Dolton turned tumultuous Tuesday night as Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her boyfriend were reportedly involved in a physical altercation with activist Jedidiah Brown and others, according to multiple social media accounts.
The conflict reportedly erupted during a heated exchange at the meeting, with one witness on X describing the scene where Mayor Henyard’s wig was dislodged in the melee. “This is ghetto,” commented another user, capturing the public’s dismay at what was meant to be a formal civic engagement.
Mayor Henyard, no stranger to controversy, has faced numerous criticisms regarding her administration’s transparency, financial decisions, and overall governance. This latest incident has only added to the scrutiny she’s under, potentially marking a new low in the ongoing saga of Dolton’s political landscape.
🚨BREAKING NEWS: Dolton mayor Tiffany Henyard and her boyfriend JUMPS on activist Jedidiah Brown and critics! Tiffany Henyard wig fell off. This is wild and will end in arrests and lawsuits. WOW! pic.twitter.com/5if14Ye6U4
— Ja'Mal Green (@JaymalGreen) January 29, 2025
Videos and accounts of the altercation have quickly circulated online, showing a chaotic environment where physical confrontations overshadowed the intended discourse. The township meetings in Dolton have previously been contentious, often requiring police presence, but this episode appears to have escalated beyond verbal disputes.
As of the time of this report, there has been no official statement from local law enforcement regarding the incident, though the nature of the event and the presence of video evidence suggest that an investigation is likely forthcoming. The legal implications for those involved are yet to be determined, but the community is vocally calling for accountability.
Community members and local political observers are expressing their outrage and demanding a return to civility in public office. The incident underscores the deep divisions and tensions within Dolton’s leadership, raising questions about the effectiveness and decorum of the current administration.