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Mobile City Council appoints Curtis Graves as public-safety director and approves new fire chief
Summary
The Mobile City Council on Nov. 18 approved the appointment of Curtis Graves as executive director of public safety and appointed a new chief of the Mobile Fire and Rescue Department; the mayor and multiple council members praised the appointees and noted priorities in crime prevention and emergency response.
The Mobile City Council voted Nov. 18 to appoint Curtis Graves as executive director of public safety and to confirm a new chief for the Mobile Fire and Rescue Department.
Mayor Jared Gattis introduced Graves as "a seasoned public safety professional with 32 years of experience," praising his background in investigations, crisis intervention, community engagement and data-driven crime reduction. The council moved, seconded and approved the appointment after…
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