Tempers flare in Harvey, Illinois as business owners complain of unfair fines

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Tempers flare in Harvey, Illinois as business owners complain of unfair fines

HARVEY, Ill. -- South suburban Dolton has made headlines lately for chaotic confrontations at its village hall—as ongoing investigations over spending often cause blow-ups between Mayor Tiffany Henyard and residents.On Thursday, tensions similarly boiled over in south suburban Harvey. Business owners there say they are being slapped with unnecessary fees—but city leaders said they need the money.Benecia Gonzalez is among the business owners complaining.

'The only thing we are asking is for those businesses to pay their property taxes—and stop using our city services for free,' said Clark.But Harvey Ald. Colby Chapman , a vocal critic of Mayor Clark, questioned the practice.'It's unethical,' she said. 'I can't say it's illegal, but it certainly seems unethical.'Chapman also said the underserved suburb is at times dysfunctional.

 

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