Henderson Voluntarily Steps Aside in ESD #2

TYLER — A worrisome issue involving Smith County Emergency Services District #2 is resolved. An emergency item was added to the agenda of Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting calling for removal proceedings for former ESD #2 head Mitch Henderson. Henderson resigned his position in July but has been attending meetings since state law allows so-called “holdover” attendance until a new person is named or elected. County officials added that Henderson has been “actively participating” in the meetings, and that his participation has caused “confusion.” KETK reports that when decision time came, it was announced in court that Henderson had voluntarily said he would no longer attend meetings and the issue was resolved.