Council appoints Kelly Brown as El Centro police chief; compensation disclosed
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Summary
The council approved a resolution appointing Kelly Brown as police chief and established compensation and employment terms, including a monthly salary and benefits; Brown spoke to priorities including technology and community outreach.
The El Centro City Council voted to appoint Kelly Brown as the city's police chief and set his compensation and employment terms in an open meeting, as required by state law.
HR staff presented the proposed terms and disclosed the salary and benefits package on the record. The staff report said the position salary starts at $14,534 per month and includes life insurance and a vehicle; other benefits follow the management-employee package. The resolution covered the appointment term (noted in the staff report) and the council moved and seconded to adopt the resolution establishing the compensation and employment terms.
Kelly Brown, who had been serving as deputy chief and acting chief, addressed the council after the vote and thanked the council and staff. He highlighted departmental investments in technology (Axon systems, new CAD/RMS implementation), expanded social media and community engagement efforts such as Coffee with a Cop, and recruitment efforts including a dedicated HR position for fire and police recruitment. City Manager Robert Sawyer and multiple council members offered congratulations and emphasized confidence in Brown's leadership.
The council approved the resolution on the record; the motion passed unanimously (5–0).
Ending: Chief Brown committed to continuing community outreach and departmental modernization; the city will proceed with the formal onboarding and administrative steps enumerated in the adopted resolution.
