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Columbus council confirms three police appointments and approves downtown board seat, library shelving and vehicle graphics
Summary
The council approved appointments of Jamie Lavander (police captain), Tanner Dreyfus (police sergeant) and Joel Pope (police officer); it also confirmed Melody Jensen to the Downtown Business Improvement Board, accepted a $13,937 library shelving quote reimbursed by the Columbus Library Foundation, and authorized a $4,020 CIP reallocation for police vehicle graphics.
At its Nov. 17 meeting, the Columbus City Council approved several personnel appointments and small purchases.
The mayor submitted Jamie Lavander for appointment as police captain. The council waived the two‑week waiting period required by council rules for that rank and voted to confirm the appointment. Lavander, whose nomination the mayor said was certified by the civil service commission, thanked the council after being sworn in or presented…
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