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Lenoir City council unanimously confirms Jonathan Bryant as next police chief
Summary
After a personnel committee recommendation, the council voted unanimously to appoint Jonathan Bryant as Lenoir City’s next police chief and approved budget provisions for a transition period while Chief Don White retires.
Lenoir City Council on a unanimous vote confirmed Jonathan Bryant as the city’s next chief of police, accepting the personnel committee’s recommendation and approving a transition plan that keeps current staffing and payroll intact during handover.
The council approved the appointment after hearing from personnel committee members and from Chief Don White, who said the department had planned for a “smooth transition” and recommended Bryant ‘‘based on his resume’’ and experience. Council members said Bryant’s ties to the community and law-enforcement background made him a strong candidate.
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