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Jasper City Council appoints Chris Upton as fire chief after interview and vote
Summary
After interviewing two internal candidates, the Jasper City Council voted to appoint Chris Upton as the city's next fire chief. The council held interviews, discussed qualifications, and then cast district-by-district votes that produced a majority for Upton.
The Jasper City Council voted to appoint Chris Upton as Jasper's next fire chief at its April 15 meeting, following interviews with two internal candidates.
Council members interviewed Eric Naramore and Chris Upton before voting by district. Councilwoman Ginny Short, Council members present, and Mayor Gary Cowan said all candidates were well qualified but cast their votes for Upton, producing a majority and final approval.
The interviews gave council members time to ask…
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