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Snowflake council approves nepotism waiver so top police-department candidate can be hired

Town Council, Town of Snowflake · March 1, 2026
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Council approved a nepotism waiver allowing Stephanie Whipple — the top candidate among 11 applicants for a civilian police position — to be hired despite her husband working in the department; Council recorded that neither will supervise the other.

The Snowflake Town Council on Aug. 1 approved a nepotism waiver to allow the hiring of Stephanie Whipple in the Snowflake Police Department.

Police Chief Martin explained the department held a testing process with 11 applicants and said Stephanie Whipple ranked…

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