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Ogden council appoints Michael T. Slater as fire chief
Summary
The Ogden City Council voted unanimously July 15 to appoint Michael T. Slater as Ogden Fire Department chief after a national search; Slater was sworn in and pledged to continue the department's standards of performance.
Mayor Benjamin K. Nadalski recommended Michael T. Slater to replace the outgoing chief and the council voted to appoint him on July 15, 2025. The council approved the appointment by roll call and Slater was sworn in immediately.
The appointment followed a national search and an internal review that, the mayor said, showed the department attracts top candidates. "I have absolutely no hesitation whatsoever recommending Mike Slater to be the next fire chief for the Ogden Fire Department," Mayor Benjamin K. Nadalski said as he introduced the nomination to the council.
Why this matters: the council moved quickly to fill the department's top uniformed position with a candidate supported by department members and…
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