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Columbus City Council appoints Brett Strecker police chief after closed‑session review of complaint
Summary
After a closed‑session discussion citing a citizen complaint and a need to avoid needless injury to an individual’s reputation, the Columbus City Council appointed Brett Strecker as police chief and waived the usual two‑week waiting period.
The Columbus City Council on Nov. 3, 2025 approved the appointment of Brett Strecker as police chief after a closed‑session review prompted by a citizen complaint. The council voted to go into closed session to discuss the appointment and complaint, citing “the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual,” then returned and approved Strecker’s appointment by voice vote.
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