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Chester council approves hiring, contract awards and program extensions in unanimous votes

5461076 · July 24, 2025
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City council voted unanimously July 23 to authorize civil-service testing for police patrol candidates, award construction contracts for a new public works facility, extend a crossing-guard services contract, and retain advisory services for police operations.

City of Chester Council members on July 23 approved a package of resolutions that included authorization for civil-service testing for patrol officer candidates, awards of multiple construction contracts for a new public works facility, an extension of the crossing-guard services contract with SCM Management, LLC, and a 12-month advisory engagement for the police department.

The council voted to authorize the civil-service board to advertise and administer testing to establish an eligibility list for the position of patrol officer in the Chester Police Department. Mayor Ruth called for the roll call; Councilors Gibson Williams,…

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