Former Democratic Mayor, accused of misconduct, demands high price for memoir amidst evading legal dilemmas
New Headline: Residents Slam Dolton Mayor Henyard: 'Worse than the Worst Mayor in America'
Embattled Dolton, Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard faced an outpouring of anger at a chaotic public meeting, with many residents forced to protest outside due to limited capacity.
Originally crowned "super mayor" of a Chicago suburb, Henyard, a former Democratic mayor, now finds herself in deep legal trouble following a tumultuous period in office.
Henyard, now disgraced, has launched a new business endeavor, an autobiography entitled "Standing on Business." Announced via a Facebook post, the real story, she promises, is coming soon. The autobiography, priced at $99 and planned as a three-part series, can be pre-ordered from a self-publishing website.
Previously held in contempt of court for failing to provide public records, Henyard pleaded the Fifth in a court hearing about the matter. Her legal team declined to comment when contacted by Digital.
In her controversial autobiography, Henyard boasts that "mommy moves" and her "standing on business" will captivate audiences. However, responses to her announcement have been less than effusive, with many questioning her credibility.
One critiquing commenter wrote, "still trying to hustle money!" on the Dolton Politics Facebook page, while another complained that Michelle Obama's bestselling book was cheaper than Henyard's "mess."
Tiffany Henyard's legal troubles stem from multiple sources:
- A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit requiring her to hand over public documents related to her mayoral tenure, which she has failed to provide1.
- A federal investigation into the finances and spending in Dolton and Thornton Township, focusing on how taxpayer money was used4.
- A separate lawsuit accusing Henyard and others of involvement in a physical altercation at a township board meeting4.
- The potential for daily fines and possible jail time for ignoring court orders and failing to appear in court4.
With a failed re-election bid and multiple lawsuits underway, Henyard's controversial reign as Dolton mayor and township supervisor continues to unravel4. Some critics argue that her new autobiography merely serves as another attempt to cash in amidst her legal controversies1.
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- Henyard had initially attracted attention after officials in her administration were served with subpoenas in response to an alleged corruption investigation by the FBI4.
- Following village trustees' vote to hire former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to investigate Henyard's spending, a heated meeting ensued as Henyard's supporters and opponents clashed4.
- The financial probe reportedly revealed a decline in Dolton's bank balance from its initial $5.6 million to a $3.6 million deficit4.
- In June 2025, Henyard's home was also raided by federal agents as part of their investigation into her tenure4.
- Henyard is also facing personal legal disputes, including accusations of involvement in a physical altercation with Jedidiah Brown during a township board meeting in January 20254.
- The autobiography of Tiffany Henyard, mired in political controversy and legal troubles, has sparked heated discussions among residents and general-news outlets, with many questioning her credibility and viewing it as another attempt to profit amidst her troubles.
- Despite facing multiple lawsuits and daily fines, Tiffany Henyard, embroiled in a web of crime-and-justice issues, continues to express her opinion and perspectives through her new autobiography, promising to divulge her "mommy moves" and "standing on business."
