Judge temporarily blocks Tiffany Henyard's appointments, rules board approval required

Cook County judge blocks Dolton mayor’s appointments Developments in Dolton after a judge blocked a few of Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s recent appointments. The Brief  A Cook County judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking three of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s appointees from taking office.Judge Thaddeus Wilson ruled that Henyard lacked the legal authority to make these appointments without Village Board approval.The judge warned that Henyard could face contempt of court charges if the appointees continue to report to Village Hall. DOLTON, Ill. – A Cook County judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking three of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s top appointees from taking office. Judge Thaddeus Wilson ruled Wednesday evening that Henyard did not have the legal authority to appoint a new police chief, village administrator and village attorney without the approval of the Dolton Village Board.  Four trustees opposed to Henyard requested the temporary…