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Council confirms Fire Chief Willie King and sets confirmation date retroactive to Feb. 16, 2024
Summary
The council adopted an amendment to make the confirmation of Chief Willie King retroactive to Feb. 16, 2024; staff said the retroactive confirmation will not change pay because a state statute prohibits retroactive pay for services already rendered.
Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved an amendment that makes the confirmation of Willie King as deputy chief (now chief) retroactive to Feb. 16, 2024. The action was taken as a floor amendment to an ordinance pulled from the consent agenda and passed as twice amended.
Council members debated making the appointment retroactive during the rules committee and discussed whether…
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