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Bartlesville names Troy Newell acting police chief; staff outline election hub and tree-drop program
Summary
City staff announced Troy Newell is serving as acting police chief while Chief Kevin Eichelberry is out for an extended period; staff also highlighted an online election information hub and a Christmas tree drop-off/mulch program available through Jan. 24.
City staff told the Bartlesville City Council on Jan. 5 that Troy Newell is serving as acting police chief while Chief Kevin Eichelberry is out for an extended period.
"Troy Newell is serving as our acting police chief," the city manager said, adding that the city would not discuss personal details about Chief Eichelberry but asked the community to keep him in their thoughts. Staff said department leadership and staffing are in place to maintain operations.
Staff also announced an election-information hub on the city's website (cityofbartlesville.org) created to provide voters with schedules and answers to common questions. Kelly Williams and Kelsey (last name not specified) were cited as staff who assembled the hub.
In public-service news, staff said undecorated Christmas trees may be dropped off at Sooner Park through Jan. 24 for mulching; the resulting mulch will be made available to residents.
No formal council action on personnel changes was taken at the meeting; the appointment of Newell was presented as an acting assignment and departmental continuity was emphasized.
