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Clayton council appoints CalPERS retiree Donald Mort as interim police chief

Clayton City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The Clayton City Council on Dec. 17 voted unanimously to appoint CalPERS retired annuitant Donald Mort as Interim Chief of Police under a contract invoking California Government Code §21221(h); the appointment drew public support and followed a City Manager overview of the recruitment process.

The Clayton City Council unanimously appointed CalPERS retired annuitant Donald Mort as Interim Chief of Police at its Dec. 17 meeting.

City Manager Kris Lofthus presented an overview of the interim appointment and the ongoing Police Chief recruitment, noting the need for an immediate interim leader. Supervisor Ken Carlson spoke in…

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