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Delavan approves interim public safety director and changes to fire command structure
Summary
The Delavan Common Council, following a finance committee recommendation, approved creating a public safety director position and an interim fire department command structure after the department’s chief and assistant chief left; council members said the change is intended to stabilize administration and prepare a clearer budget plan.
Delavan officials approved creating a public safety director position and an interim fire department command structure after the city’s fire leadership changed.
The decision, made by the finance committee and then the Delavan Common Council, follows the retirement of Fire Chief O'Neil and the resignation of Assistant Fire Chief John O'Neil, leaving the department “in a difficult position,” according to Chief Hansen, who said he would take on administrative responsibilities in the interim.
Chief Hansen said the public safety director would handle administrative functions — not day-to-day operations — and that he had discussed the plan with the mayor, Alderman Wilson and staff. “I would just take care of the administrative functions. I wouldn't be obviously doing any of the…
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