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Trenton council swears in deputy chief, approves contract and permit authorizations, sets closed session
Summary
At Mondays meeting the Trenton City Council sworn in Frank Canning as deputy police chief, appointed a member to the Historical Commission, authorized Wayne Countys 2026 permit package, approved a consulting contract with Plant Moran (not to exceed $99,000), scheduled a closed session on litigation, and approved $593,645.09 in disbursements.
The Trenton City Council on Monday evening sworn in Frank Canning as deputy chief of police, approved several administrative actions and scheduled a closed session to receive a litigation update.
Chief Hawkins introduced Frank Canning, noting Canning recently retired from the city of Taylors department where he led the detective bureau and worked on the hostage negotiating team. During the swearing-in Canning recited the oath, including "I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States ... and that I will faithfully perform the duties of the office of deputy chief of police in and for the city of Trenton." The council and audience congratulated him.
The council unanimously approved the administrations request to authorize city officials to sign Wayne Countys…
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