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Oakwood swears in new captain and lieutenant to public safety leadership
Summary
Oakwood City Council on May 5 swore in Chuck Balazs as a captain and Matt Staley as a lieutenant in the city's public safety department, with council and officials praising their years of local service.
Mayor William D. Duncan and council members formally swore in two promoted public safety officers during the Oakwood City Council meeting on May 5, 2025.
The event recognized Lieutenant Matt Staley and Captain Chuck Balazs. Mayor Duncan opened the segment by saying, "This is an exciting evening tonight," and later administered the oath of office for both promotions. Chief Hill provided remarks introducing the officers and their families before the oath.
The ceremony included family members in the audience and brief biographical remarks about the officers' service in local and regional public safety roles. Council members individually praised the promotions: Council member Stevens called both promotions "very well deserved" and commended Chief Hill for building a department that promotes from within.
The swearing-in was a ceremonial, non-legislative portion of the meeting and required no council vote. No formal actions, funding changes or policy revisions were associated with the promotions during the meeting.
The council adjourned the short ceremonial portion and moved on to appointments and legislation later in the agenda.
