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Tinley Park board appoints two commanders, hears union vote of no confidence and moves to closed session
Summary
The Village of Tinley Park appointed two senior police commanders and approved code changes affecting police ranks while a union representative presented a vote of no confidence in Chief Thomas Tilton; Village Manager Pat Carr responded and the board adjourned to executive session to discuss collective bargaining and personnel.
The Village of Tinley Park on Aug. 6 appointed Keith Sullivan as deputy police chief and Jonathan Mittelman as division police commander, approved municipal-code changes affecting police ranks, heard a publicized vote of no confidence from officers represented by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police chapter 192, and adjourned to executive session to discuss collective bargaining and personnel matters.
The board unanimously approved the appointment of Keith Sullivan effective Aug. 6 and later approved the appointment of Jonathan Mittelman. Trustee roll calls for both items recorded unanimous "yes" votes.
The appointments followed ordinances and code amendments brought forward by trustees to modify classifications and create an appointed position of police lieutenant and to allow former classified positions to return to the rank of sergeant. Those ordinances were described at the meeting as eligible for adoption after prior…
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