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Police and fire chiefs report staffing gains; city highlights cleanup day and new Realtors Association contact
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Summary
City public-safety leaders told the council the police department is nearly fully staffed and the fire department is progressing with station renovations and training timelines; Lindora Baker introduced herself as the new government affairs director for the Northwest Louisiana Realtors Association, and the mayor promoted an April community cleanup day.
At a brief announcements period the council invited department leaders to provide updates on staffing and operations.
The police chief reported recruitment progress and said the department is "almost fully staffed," noting the city was down about five positions at the end of the prior month and is planning for additional hires tied to a July academy. The chief said the department has identified a group of candidates to continue through the hiring process and expects a phased onboarding tied to academy schedules.
The assistant fire chief reported that crews finished work on an apron around the city garage and described ongoing station renovation planning. He said the department has narrowed candidates for current vacancies and expects a training class to start May 18 with a potential September graduation; the department plans staggered class starts to maintain continuity.
During the same period Lindora Baker introduced herself as "the new government affairs director for the Northwest Louisiana Realtors Association" and said she will attend future meetings. Mayor Thomas H. Chandler also noted that the April 30 meeting could be the last in the temporary location, encouraged participation in "Operation Clean Suite" community cleanup events, and pointed residents to online signups and local pick-up locations for volunteer groups.
The announcements were brief and were followed by adjournment.
