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Palo Alto names Steven Lindsey interim fire chief; council approves appointment
Summary
The council approved an appointment of Steven Lindsey as fire chief; Lindsey briefly addressed the council and pledged support for the department.
The Palo Alto City Council approved the appointment of Steven Lindsey as the city’s fire chief as part of the consent calendar.
Lindsey addressed the council after the consent vote, thanked city staff and the council for the opportunity and praised the department. "I'm committed to giving this community my all, my very best at all times," he said, and thanked outgoing Chief Geo Blackshire for 28 years of service. Lindsey told the council he intends to support department members "to see you, to support your growth, and to help us achieve our collective potential in the service of Palo Alto."
Ending: The appointment was approved on the consent calendar; the council took no separate roll call on the item beyond the consent vote.
