Aberdeen council confirms Tanner Johndahl as police chief effective Oct. 28
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The City Council voted to confirm Tanner Johndahl as Aberdeen’s new police chief, with council members praising his 23 years with the department. Outgoing Chief Dave delivered remarks and Johndahl pledged continuity on communication and accessibility.
The City of Aberdeen City Council confirmed Tanner Johndahl as the new police chief on Oct. 27, voting to approve the city manager’s appointment with a roll‑call vote. The appointment is effective Oct. 28, 2025.
City staff said Johndahl has been with the department for 23 years and that the city completed a “really good series of interviews” before recommending his appointment. Outgoing Chief Dave, who has served the department for 33 years, spoke at the meeting and offered public praise: “We selected the next leader for the police department. He’s going to do an amazing job,” Dave said.
During the meeting, council members moved and seconded the motion to confirm Johndahl and conducted a roll‑call vote in which members announced “aye.” Mayor Shahneman and a majority of council members voiced support during the vote. Johndahl said he was “humbled” and credited Dave as a mentor. Johndahl pledged to continue the department’s emphasis on communication, accessibility and responsibility.
Council members and the mayor welcomed Johndahl in the chamber. Council members who spoke during the roll call recorded their affirmative votes on the record.
The council recorded the action as the city manager’s appointment and formal confirmation; minutes will reflect the effective date of Oct. 28, 2025.