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Council advances resolution calling for legal review after police chief investigation; expedite vote passes 6-1
Summary
The Binghamton City Council discussed RL25-165, a resolution seeking accountability and outside legal review following an administrative investigation into former police chief Joe Sikuski; council voted 6-1 to expedite consideration to place the resolution on the next regular agenda.
BINGHAMTON — The Binghamton City Council work session on Oct. 20 included debate over RL25-165, a resolution calling for accountability and legal review following an administrative investigation into then-Chief Joe Sikuski.
Council member Nate Hotchkiss, who presented the item in the Committee on Municipal and Public Affairs, said the investigation into an incident on July 18 found misconduct by the chief and that the matter had “resulted in an erosion of public trust.” Hotchkiss said the resolution is intended to “formally condemn his actions” and to press outside offices — the…
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