Henderson mayor says independent review found no criminal conduct or ethical violations

Mayor Melissa Elliott told the Henderson City Council on Nov. 10 that an independent legal review found no criminal conduct, no ethical violations and no substantiated wrongdoing related to allegations made about her conduct.

Elliott read a prepared statement to the council acknowledging receipt of the investigative report produced by the Brough Law Firm and saying she had cooperated fully with the process. "After a careful review of the findings, it is clear that there is no criminal conduct, no ethical violations and no substantiated wrongdoing," Elliott said. She described the allegations as a collection of "unverified statements, opinions and hearsay primarily originated from individuals with different political or personal perspectives."

The mayor said the report did not identify any legal or policy breaches and reiterated her commitment to transparent, ethical governance. Elliott said she would continue to serve with "honesty, humility and dedication" and urged that future actions be guided by facts rather than conjecture.

The minutes record the mayor reading the attorney-prepared report to the council but do not include additional detail about the scope of the firm’s examination, who requested the review, or whether the full report will be released publicly. Council discussion following the mayor’s statement is not recorded in the minutes.

The statement is the most recent public account on the matter recorded in the meeting minutes; the City Clerk's minutes do not show any formal council action in response to the report during this session.