Tiffany Henyard

Politician

American Chicago, Illinois, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/06/1983
Age43 years
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, USA

Latest News about Tiffany Henyard

29/03/2026

Tiffany Henyard announced a political comeback by running as the lone Republican candidate for Fulton County Commission District 5 in South Fulton County, Georgia. She faces four Democratic opponents in the race. The move comes after her losses in Illinois elections and follows years of controversy surrounding her earlier roles in Dolton and Thornton Township.

2025

Henyard lost her re-election bid for Thornton Township Supervisor to Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris. A Cook County judge also dismissed her lawsuit challenging Harris's Democratic nomination, which kept her off the ballot for that race. In a separate civil case, she was ordered to pay $10,000 after her former landlord accused her and her ex-boyfriend of unpaid rent.

01/2025

Henyard was involved in a physical confrontation at a Thornton Township Board of Trustees meeting after activist Jedidiah Brown criticized her and her allies. The altercation escalated with table flipping and damaged equipment, and Henyard was knocked to the ground during the disturbance.

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Bio/Wiki

Early LifeLifelong resident of Dolton, Illinois. First female, first African American, and youngest mayor of Dolton. Made national headlines in 2024 following FBI subpoenas related to an alleged corruption investigation into her administration.

Family

Spouse
  • Kamal Woods (not legally married
  • domestic partner)
ChildrenOne daughter, Justice

Career

Dolton Village Trustee2013-2021 (two terms)
Mayor of Dolton2021-2025
Thornton Township Supervisor2022-2025
BusinessFounded Good Burger restaurant (closed, dissolved in 2022)
OtherCommunity Activist of the Year by Chicago Honors; First African American supervisor of Thornton Township; Dubbed 'super mayor' during her tenure
Governor Pat Quinn Initiative2011 - Worked on 'Put Illinois to Work' initiative

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mentors: Dorothy Brown and Frank Zuccarelli
2. Facing legal issues and controversies post-tenure
3. Announced tell-all book 'Standing on Business' in 2025
4. Faced multiple legal challenges including FBI investigation, FOIA lawsuits, civil rights lawsuits, and contempt of court orders
5. Criticized for financial mismanagement including unpaid bills, improper use of public funds, and allegations of driving Dolton toward bankruptcy
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