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Dolton Today
By the People, for the People
Disgraced Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard Seeks New Office in Georgia
Henyard, known as the 'Dolton Dictator', is running for Fulton County Board of Commissioners after being ousted by voters in Illinois.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:40pm
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Tiffany Henyard, the former Democratic mayor of Dolton, Illinois, is running for a seat on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in Georgia as a Republican. Henyard gained notoriety during her time as mayor for allegedly misusing public funds, including spending over $43,000 on Amazon in a single day using a town credit card. Her mismanagement left Dolton millions in debt, leading to her ouster in a 2025 primary election. Undeterred, Henyard has now moved to Georgia and is launching what she calls 'Project Phoenix' in her bid for the Fulton County position.
Why it matters
Henyard's political maneuvering highlights the broader issues of corruption and self-serving behavior among some elected officials. Her willingness to switch states and parties in pursuit of a new office raises questions about the integrity of the political process and the ability of voters to hold representatives accountable.
The details
As mayor of Dolton, Illinois, Tiffany Henyard was accused of using a town credit card to make over $43,000 in Amazon purchases in a single day. She also allegedly spent millions of taxpayer dollars to have local police serve as her personal security detail. Henyard's mismanagement left the small Chicago suburb millions of dollars in debt. After being voted out of office in a 2025 primary election, Henyard has now moved to Georgia and is running as a Republican for a seat on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
- Henyard served as the Democratic mayor of Dolton, Illinois from an unknown start date until 2025.
- In 2024, an investigation cited Henyard for using a town credit card to spend over $43,000 on Amazon purchases in a single day.
- Henyard was voted out of office in an early 2025 primary election in Dolton.
- Henyard is now running as a Republican for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in Georgia.
The players
Tiffany Henyard
The former Democratic mayor of Dolton, Illinois, who is now running as a Republican for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in Georgia.
Dolton, Illinois
A small Chicago suburb where Henyard served as mayor and allegedly misused public funds.
Fulton County, Georgia
The county where Henyard is now running for a seat on the Board of Commissioners.
What they’re saying
“Sorry, Tiffany: If you're any bird, it's vulture or a cuckoo.”
— Post Editorial Board
“It all recalls Mark Twain's observation that politicians qualify as the 'distinctly native American criminal class.'”
— Post Editorial Board
The takeaway
Henyard's political maneuvering highlights the broader issues of corruption and self-serving behavior among some elected officials, and raises questions about the integrity of the political process and the ability of voters to hold representatives accountable.
