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City amends nuisance code to strengthen clutter enforcement

Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson · July 21, 2026

Summary

The commission adopted Ordinance 17‑26 to amend Chapter 15 (Nuisances) to give Code Enforcement additional authority to address clutter complaints; City Attorney Dawn Kelsey said the changes align enforcement tools with practical needs.

ORIDNANCE NO. 17‑26 amending Chapter 15 (Nuisances) of the City Code was presented to the Board. City Attorney Dawn Kelsey clarified the amendment is intended to enable Code Enforcement to better address complaints regarding clutter and align enforcement tools with field conditions.

Commissioner Rodney Thomas moved adoption and Commissioner Kelsey Hargis seconded. On roll call the ordinance was adopted (Hargis Aye; Thomas Aye; Mayor Staton Aye; Commissioner Pruitt Absent). Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted and ordered it recorded.

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