Failed appointment draws sharp debate over process and alleged retaliation

Feb 18, 2026

Councilwoman Carrie Cox's recommendation to appoint Patsy Zimmerman to the Henderson Community Education Advisory Board failed; council members exchanged sharp criticism over the vote and whether the appointment process has been politicized.

The full story

A proposed appointment to the Henderson Community Education Advisory Board prompted an extended exchange among council members after the motion to appoint Patsy Zimmerman failed.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in