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Southfield Council appoints Joey Thornton fire chief, names Mark Jackson deputy chief
Summary
The Southfield City Council approved appointments of Joey Thornton as fire chief and Mark Jackson as deputy fire chief, placing them in specified management pay groups and swearing them in at the April 28 meeting.
The Southfield City Council on April 28 approved the appointments of Joey Thornton as fire chief and Mark Jackson as deputy fire chief.
Human resources staff presented the recommended hires and noted both candidates have more than 20 years of fire-service experience and hold required credentials. Councilmember Hogue moved to approve Thornton’s appointment; the motion was supported by Councilmember Tim Hicks and carried. Councilmember Hogue subsequently moved to approve Jackson as deputy fire chief; that motion, supported by Councilman Cruz, also carried.
The administration recommended salary placement for Thornton in management group 4–14 and for Jackson in management group 4–12, with both to receive the same rights and benefits afforded other management-group employees. The city clerk administered the oath for Thornton and Jackson following the votes.
Thornton, addressing the council after being sworn in, said he was “honored to serve the citizens and the residents of Southfield” and described priorities “to keep the community safe, support the well-being and growth of our firefighters, and strengthen the connection between the fire department and the public we serve.” Jackson thanked the council and spoke about his long career in fire service.
No formal dissent was recorded during the motions. Council discussion that preceded votes focused on the candidates’ experience and standard personnel placement language in the resolution.
