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Fort Pierce approves David Smith as police chief at $190,000 salary; swearing-in set for Feb. 2
Summary
The Fort Pierce City Commission approved a contract for David Smith to become the city's police chief, with HR saying the salary is $190,000 and the swearing-in scheduled for Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. Commissioners praised interim leaders and emphasized community input during the hiring process.
The Fort Pierce City Commission on a unanimous roll-call vote approved an employment contract for David Smith to serve as the city's next police chief.
Jared Sorensen, the city's HR manager, told the commission the contract addresses three priorities raised by the candidate: an agreed salary, accrual rates for vacation and sick leave, and assignment of a marked police vehicle with lights and siren. "This is the…
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