Tiffany Henyard, a former Illinois mayor and subject of a federal investigation, has qualified to run for the District 5 seat on Georgia's Fulton County Board of Commissioners in the upcoming May 19 general primary election. According to the Georgia Secretary of State's Office data, Henyard is listed as a business owner and is the sole Republican candidate vying for this position.
Key Takeaways
Former Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard is running for a commissioner seat in Georgia's Fulton County as a Republican. She faces four Democratic opponents and is the subject of federal investigations into her handling of taxpayer money.
- Former Dolton, Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard qualifies to run for Fulton County Board of Commissioners
- Only Republican candidate in District 5 race; facing four Democrats
- Subject of federal investigation into financial management during tenure as Thornton Township supervisor
- No charges filed against her; lawsuit alleging assault pending
Henyard served as mayor of Dolton, Illinois from 2021 to 2025, where she lost her re-election bid. She also held the role of supervisor for neighboring Thornton Township during part of that period. During her tenure in these roles, Henyard faced allegations of financial mismanagement and is currently under federal investigation regarding how taxpayer money was handled.
Despite the ongoing investigations, no charges have been filed against Henyard. Additionally, she has not been charged in connection with a lawsuit alleging that she assaulted a resident during a township board meeting brawl in January 2025. The four Democratic candidates running for the same seat are Dejia Felicity Swindell, Helen Zenobia Willis, J. Jazz Thomas-Jones, and Sojourner M. Grimmett.
Henyard's political career has been marked by controversy. During her time as mayor of Dolton, Illinois, officials in her administration were served with FBI subpoenas related to an alleged corruption investigation. The village faced financial difficulties under her leadership, including a significant decrease in its bank account balance and delinquency in filing annual financial reports.
Henyard has consistently defended herself against the allegations, calling them part of a smear campaign. She recently announced 'Project Phoenix,' an initiative aimed at her political rebirth. Henyard claims to have experience from her previous positions that qualifies her for the commissioner role in Fulton County and expresses confidence in bringing change to the county.
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