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Council confirms Police Chief Edgar Rheinfeld as interim city administrator; some members warn of public-safety strain
Summary
Mayor Poyer nominated Police Chief Edgar Rheinfeld as interim city administrator effective Aug. 29, 2025; the council confirmed the mayor's appointment but several councilors said the chief's dual role could strain public-safety duties and urged a timely permanent hire.
City Attorney Danielle Marchant told the council that the current city administrator has resigned effective Aug. 29, 2025, and presented Resolution No. 2025-27 to confirm Mayor Poyer's selection of Chief Edgar Rheinfeld as interim city administrator effective at that time.
"The city code and the RCW is silent on interim appointments," Marchant said, so the city is seeking council confirmation as a conservative practice. Mayor Poyer…
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