Supervisor Tiffany A. Henyard

A successful business owner, community organizer, and director at large of the National Black Caucus Local Elected Officials, Tiffany A. Henyard began her public service in 2013 when she was elected as a Dolton trustee, and then mayor of Dolton in 2021. Henyard received the Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign/Human Rights Defender Award, Chicago Honors “Community Activist of the Year Award,” the Dorothy Brown & New Millennium of Women for Change – Government Commitment Award, and the prestigious “Queens Award” for Service to Community during COVID-19 Crisis.

Under the leadership of Supervisor Henyard and the board of trustees, Thornton Township was awarded the 2022 Government Finance Organization of the US & Canada Award for financial reporting, management, and transparency.

Supervisor Tiffany A. Henyard represents 158,000 residents across 17 municipalities and unincorporated areas. As the chief executive officer of Thornton Township, she serves as the chair of the township’s board of trustees, manages the General Assistance program and the township’s department heads, employees, programs, and day-to-day operations. Her statutory duties also include serving as treasurer for both the General Assistance and Road and Bridge funds.

Supervisor Henyard is a visionary leader spearheading the transformation of Thornton Township. Leveraging her experience as a community organizer and entrepreneur, she has formulated a comprehensive agenda to remake township government.

Economic empowerment stands at the forefront of Henyard’s objectives. She envisions fostering economic development by establishing the Jobs Posting Board on the township website, and job training initiatives to connect employers and qualified job seekers. Through this initiative, she aims to cultivate sustainable employment opportunities to empower residents.

Education and youth empowerment also hold significant importance in Henyard’s vision. Recognizing the crucial role of education, she strives to expand access to after-school tutoring, mentoring, and counseling initiatives which she sees as key components of her strategy to enhance opportunities for youth.

Community health and wellness are paramount concerns for Henyard. She is committed to improving the overall well-being of Thornton Township residents. Her goals include increasing access to general assistance, affordable healthcare services, mental health resources, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Henyard also addresses health disparities that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.

Social equality and justice are integral to Henyard’s leadership approach. She advocates for an inclusive and fair society within Thornton Township, combatting systemic discrimination, reducing poverty, and bridging gaps in resource access to promoting social justice.

Collaboration & engagement are central to Henyard’s strategy for change. She actively seeks input from residents through town hall meetings, Township Talk forums, educational events, and community events to hear directly from youth, seniors, families as stakeholders.

Residents can reach the Supervisor’s Office at 708-596-6040, Ext. 3120 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.