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Board swears in new assistant fire chief, approves routine payrolls, claims and nonprofit agreements

La Porte Board of Public Works and Safety · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The board swore in Captain Zach Caney as assistant fire chief, approved multiple payrolls and claims including bond payments, accepted pay apps for event vendors, and authorized public service agreements totaling $51,080 across four nonprofit partners.

At the start of the Jan. 6 meeting, the Board of Public Works and Safety swore in Captain Zach Caney as assistant chief of the La Porte Fire Department. Caney recited the oath and introduced family members who attended for the photo opportunity.

The board approved routine administrative items: minutes from Dec. 16, 2025; two civil payroll dockets…

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