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Steven Harvey confirmed as Haslet fire chief; council praises successor to retiring chief Kurt Mays
Summary
The council unanimously confirmed Mayor Halsey's appointment of Assistant Fire Chief Steven Harvey as Haslet Fire Department chief. Harvey, a 22-year department member, addressed the council and received endorsement from retiring Chief Kurt Mays.
The Haslet City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Gary Halsey's appointment of Assistant Fire Chief Steven Harvey as fire chief on Sept. 15.
Harvey told the council he joined the department 22 years ago as a volunteer and has worked through several roles in the department and public works. Retiring Chief Kurt Mays, who received a proclamation at the meeting marking 25 years of service, provided a recommendation letter for Harvey and spoke in support of the appointment.
Council members praised the department and the transition; the motion to confirm the mayor's appointment passed unanimously with a seconder and no recorded dissent. Council did not tie any additional immediate compensation or contract changes to the confirmation; staffing and department operations will continue under Harvey's leadership.
