Tiffany Henyard, known as the "Dolton Dictator," has made a significant political shift by leaving the Democratic Party and launching a Republican campaign in Georgia, aiming for a political comeback after her controversial departure from Illinois over a year ago.
Henyard, self-described as a "super mayor," officially filed as a Republican candidate for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners election in May, according to county election records. She is competing for the District 5 commissioner's seat against four other candidates, with Henyard being the sole GOP contender.
District 5 covers the southwestern Atlanta suburbs, including South Fulton, Union City, and Palmetto. Notably, Fani Willis, the district attorney of Fulton County and a rival of former President Trump in Georgia, is based in this district.
Henyard's candidacy comes after her tumultuous tenure as mayor of Dolton and supervisor of Thornton Township in Illinois, where she faced various allegations of financial mismanagement. This led to an FBI investigation in 2024, with accusations of overspending, including a single-day Amazon purchase exceeding $43,000, while the town's finances were in disarray.
Despite the controversies, Henyard has vehemently defended herself against what she terms a smear campaign and fake news. Her defeat in the Democratic primaries for Thornton supervisor and Dolton mayoral races in February 2025 marked a significant setback in her political career.
In a recent Facebook Live session, Henyard unveiled her "Project Phoenix," signaling her political revival and determination to bring change to Atlanta and Fulton County. She emphasized her commitment to addressing long-standing issues, such as improving the county's neglected jails, and presented herself as a candidate capable of delivering on promises for the community.
Asserting her readiness to lead and drawing on her past experiences in local government roles, Henyard expressed confidence in her ability to make a positive impact as a commissioner in Fulton County.
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