The Village of Dolton in Chicago's south suburbs has had a few turbulent years — and now, there is a new leader in charge.

Jason House's name was placed on the Village of Dolton Municipal Building weeks ago. But on Monday night, he was sworn in to replace embattled now-former Mayor Tiffany Henyard.

In taking the oath of office, House swore in a new administration welcomed by so many in Dolton, and in the south suburbs at large. A packed house witnessed the moment House was sworn in, and they view his taking office as representative of a brighter future for Dolton.

House defeated one-term Mayor Henyard in the February Democratic mayoral primary. He then won the general election with over 95% of the vote, up against Rebuilding Dolton Party candidate Casundra Hopson-Jordan.

Mayor House and team campaigned on "cleaning house" — becoming more transparent than Henyard and his administration.

"I'm here for the next four years to work and make sure that we grow," House said.

As mayor, House has an uphill battle. He will work to get the village out of the red.

Many say Henyard placed the village in a financial mess — through lavish spending and unnecessary trips.

Henyard is under a federal investigation, and her administration's spending was audited by former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. There is still an ongoing probe to Henyard's spending.

While many wanted to celebrate the moment with the new mayor, he made certain not to spend any tax dollars on the event.

"The swearing-in was the necessity," House said. "The food, and the refreshments, and the party — we want everybody to have a great time, but we have to be responsible with our tax dollars."

In the room for House's swearing-in were politicians from across the south suburbs and Cook County — many offering a shoulder to lean on for the new mayor.

"This is the mayor that this community needs at this time, and he's got the spirit for where we need to go," said Dolton Mayor Roger Agpawa, "and that really what I've really impressed upon him when we have our moments together."

Yet others in the room were witnessing a swearing-in for the first time, despite living in Dolton for decades.

"It was about everyone, and not about one person, so that made it worthwhile coming out to," said one woman, Alberta.

Among those present for the ceremony Monday night was Andrew Holmes, who has aced accusations of sexual assault from a former Dolton employee — though no criminal charges have been filed. Holmes has not attended any Dolton village meetings for several months, but he did show up Monday night.