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Michigan House Committee Approves Resolution To Subpoena Former Health Director Robert Gordon

(CBS DETROIT) – A Michigan House Committee approved a resolution to subpoena former Health Director Robert Gordon.

Upon approval by the full house chamber, the committee will ask Gordon to testify about his controversial January departure.

A $155,000 dollar payout was a part of the confidentiality agreement between Gordon and Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration.

Elizabeth Hertel was then appointed as health director in March.

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