Middletown Human Relations Commission chair announces he will step down

Chair Henry told the Middletown Human Relations Commission during its regular meeting that this would be his last session and that he will step down from his role as chair and from the commission, citing family obligations. The announcement came during the commission’s review of old business, and members asked that Henry provide a written resignation for the mayor’s office and the common council clerk so the change can be recorded.

The departure was described as voluntary and prompted several brief exchanges about next steps. Faith, the commission’s liaison to the mayor, said she would follow up with Henry and with Mr. Williams — a staff contact who is assembling background materials for a student-facing program — and would notify the mayor’s office once a written notice is received. Commissioners stressed there will be no formal vote on resignation until the written letter is submitted, but recorded Henry’s statement for the meeting record.

Members expressed appreciation for Henry’s work and discussed interim leadership and continuity. Speakers noted that Tony is vice chair and would assume meeting responsibilities when available; the commission also discussed ensuring another commissioner is always designated to chair meetings to avoid procedural gaps. The group recorded the attendance, approved the agenda and minutes by voice vote, and scheduled follow-up at the next regular meeting.

The commission did not take any formal action to accept a resignation at the meeting; members said the standard administrative step is to receive a written letter. The commission adjourned after setting its next meeting for April 16 at 5 p.m.