Controversy Continues in Henry County After County Attorney Resignation

Petition calls for interim appointment, accusations of 'gatekeeping' by county auditor

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Following the recent resignation of Henry County Attorney Darin Slater, more controversy has erupted in the county. A local watchdog group presented a petition with 285 signatures urging the board to appoint Becky Wilson as interim county attorney until the November election. Supervisor Steve Detrick also accused County Auditor Robin Detrick of withholding information about the resignation of the county attorney's administrative assistant.

Why it matters

The resignation of the county attorney and subsequent events highlight ongoing political tensions and transparency issues in Henry County's government. The petition and accusations of 'gatekeeping' suggest a lack of trust between county officials and the public.

The details

At the regular weekly board meeting, Bill Crawford from the Henry County Watchmen presented a petition with 285 signatures calling for the board to appoint Becky Wilson, who had announced her candidacy for county attorney, as the interim until the November election. Supervisor Steve Detrick accused County Auditor Robin Detrick of not disclosing that the county attorney's administrative assistant, Cara Ferguson, had also resigned. When Board Chairman Chad White asked Robin Detrick for a copy of Ferguson's resignation letter, he was denied.

  • Darin Slater resigned as Henry County Attorney earlier this month.
  • The regular weekly board meeting where the petition was presented occurred on Thursday.

The players

Darin Slater

Former Henry County Attorney who resigned earlier this month.

Becky Wilson

Announced candidate for Henry County Attorney, petitioned to be appointed as interim.

Steve Detrick

Henry County Supervisor who accused the county auditor of 'gatekeeping'.

Robin Detrick

Henry County Auditor, accused of withholding information about the resignation of the county attorney's administrative assistant.

Chad White

Henry County Board Chairman who was denied a copy of the administrative assistant's resignation letter.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing political tensions and transparency issues in Henry County's government, with the public calling for more accountability from county officials.