Tiffany A. Henyard is running for the office of County Commissioner in Fulton County, Georgia, according to a Mar. 10 report by WGN News. Henyard previously served as mayor of Dolton, Illinois, where her four-year term was marked by financial and legal challenges.
Henyard’s candidacy is notable because she has switched political parties for this race, running as a Republican despite being described as a lifelong Democrat. She is listed as a qualified candidate for District 5 of the Fulton County Board.
During her time as mayor of Dolton, Henyard faced several controversies and lawsuits. Reports include allegations such as the village suing a bank over check cashing practices involving more than $1.9 million, multiple Freedom of Information Act lawsuits, civil rights cases, restraining orders from trustees, unpaid bills totaling millions of dollars, police vehicles repossessed due to nonpayment, eviction from private property with an order to pay back rent, improper use of public funds and vehicle license plates, and other disputes during board meetings. There are also ongoing federal criminal investigations related to her administration; two former employees have pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud and are cooperating with authorities.
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