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Personnel committee gives Maurice Aguilar favorable recommendation for Lawrence police chief; contract, priorities discussed
Summary
The personnel committee unanimously recommended Maurice Aguilar’s nomination for police chief to the full City Council, noting a proposed three-year contract and administration priorities including drug trafficking, homelessness, noise and community policing.
The Lawrence City Personnel Committee on May 12 voted unanimously to forward Mayor Brian A. DePena’s nominee, Captain Maurice Aguilar, to the full City Council with a favorable recommendation and anticipated executive session for contract negotiation details.
City Attorney Tim Hooten told the committee the administration and the candidate had reached agreement in principle on contract terms and that a completed three-year contract would be available for council review. The administration shared that it had identified priority areas for the nominee, including drug trafficking, homelessness, noise and public alcohol use, dirt bikes and community policing with businesses and residents. HR reported a background check on Aguilar came…
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