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St. Paul Council reappoints Butch Inks as fire chief, councilmembers praise his leadership

5610017 · July 23, 2025
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The St. Paul City Council approved the reappointment of Butch Inks as fire chief in a 6‑0 vote; Inks spoke about his long service to the city and councilmembers highlighted department innovations and community partnerships.

The St. Paul City Council approved a resolution reappointing Butch Inks as chief of the St. Paul Fire Department in a unanimous roll call vote.

Chief Inks addressed the council with his family present, describing his four decades of service in St. Paul and thanking council members, Mayor Carter and the department’s staff and union for their support. Inks described his path from youth…

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