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Henderson Council approves police dedication, committee appointments, retiree award and recycling grant
Summary
On Jan. 12 the council approved Resolution 26‑01 to dedicate the police building to Chief Melvin G. Smith and transfer $5,000 (drug seizure funds) for plaques; approved Resolution 26‑02 on committee appointments (Mayor cast deciding vote in a 5–4 result); approved Resolution 26‑03 awarding a retiree’s badge and handgun; and approved Resolution 26‑04 to pursue a recycling cart grant.
The Henderson City Council voted on four formal resolutions at its Jan. 12 meeting.
Dedication and funding: Council approved Resolution 26‑01 and Ordinance 26‑01 to dedicate the Henderson Police Department in honor of Chief Melvin G. Smith and transfer $5,000 from NC State Treasury funds to support plaques and related capital improvements. Police Chief Marcus Barrow described Smith’s career as groundbreaking — noting he rose through ranks and trained officers — and said funding will come from drug seizure proceeds rather than tax dollars. The…
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