Count former Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard among those who want to see federal assistance in helping curb crime in Chicago.
Dubbing herself “SuperMayor Tiffany A. Henyard,” the controversial Democrat released a statement after her father became a victim of gun violence when he was shot in the neck on Wednesday, urging Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to accept federal assistance to help address rampant crime.
“Yes, it is true, my family has been directly affected by the senseless gun violence that continues to plague Illinois. Yesterday, my father, my hero was an innocent victim of this random and heartbreaking violence,” Henyard said in a statement shared on social media.
“At this time, I am calling on Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson to seriously reconsider federal assistance from President Donald J. Trump to help address this crisis and better protect the residents of Illinois, particularly in Chicago,” she said. “Across the country, communities that have welcomed federal support have experienced measurable reductions in crime. Cities such as Memphis, Tennessee; Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, Louisiana during the 2026 Mardi Gras period have all seen positive outcomes through collaboration efforts.”
President Trump’s effort to deploy the National Guard to Chicago was shot down by the Supreme Court, which refused a request to overturn a federal judge’s ruling blocking the deployment.
Henyard, who is running as a Republican for a seat on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in Georgia, said Chicago residents “deserve to feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods,” adding that the “difference between Illinois and those other states is simple, their leadership chose collaboration, and that collaboration produces results.”
“I respectfully urge Governor Pritzker to reconsider working in partnership with President Donald J. Trump to ensure the safety and well-being of the people you were elected to serve. Once again, thank you for your prayers, your support, and your compassion. Please continue to keep my family lifted in prayer during this extremely difficult time,” she concluded.
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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