CUDN By Amir AH Shakur (Facebook) –Feb 12, 2025, 4:30 PM CST |Updated 1 hour ago
Calumet City, IL (CUDN) ― Early voting had already been open in some locations. As, Suburban Cook County voters go to the polls. They have two weeks to vote before the official primary date later this month.
One Highly Contested Race is The Dolton, IL. Mayoral Race. This race involves the highly Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard. She opposes a group of “Former” Village Trustees, now independently led by Mayoral Candidate Jason House. The group is known as “Clean House 2025.” For the record-over the past several months, Henyard has faced allegations of fraud, allegations of cronyism and mismanagement of the village resources. These allegations have fostered a larger segment of the community to oppose her to continue in office.
Trustee Brittney Norwood and Trustee Tammie Brown were present at the Calumet City, IL Polling Location when I visited. They were accompanied by a group of community supporters. We spoke to Brittney Norwood. She is a long-term Community leader in Dolton. Brittney is now running on the “Clean House 2025” Slate. She wants to continue her work as Trustee in Dolton.
“One of our first changes is “Overall Transparency.” We haven’t had a transparent government for so long. That is what we have been fighting for. So, it’s exciting to know that it’s a possibility with us.
We want to share with the residents and make it clear that we will be inclusive.
Brittney Norwood, Dolton Trustee- and also with “CleanHouse2025”
Unlike the November elections, there will not be countywide, statewide, or federal races on the ballot for Spring 2025. Instead, voters can cast ballots for a host of local races. These include mayors and town presidents. They also include various local councils and board of education votes, among others.
Calumet City Alderman Anthony Smith was present representing- The Calumet City Democrats lead by Calumet City Mayor Thaddues Jones. Smith reported that as of yesterday afternoon (2/10/25 at 2:00pm), more than eighty percent of early voting residential traffic supported Dolton Jason House. Calumet City and Riverdale residents were following the fray closely. Alderman Smith said they had focused on “Clean House 2025.” There was little interest in the Henyard ticket.
Representing The Henyard Ticket at the polling location was Henyard Loyalist Demarcus Criggley and Tinnika M. Hughes. Hughes is currently running for Clerk for the Village of Dolton.
“I’m here for the Village of Dolton. I want to give the People a Choice. I am someone who’s going to be transparent. I will provide the people the information they need. I’ll post the information and be viable for them,” said Hughes.
Not all communities will have races on the ballot. Voters are encouraged to check with their county clerk’s office. This helps decide whether there are active primaries or consolidated elections to vote in. (AHS)
