Florence council terminates Police Chief Wayne Thompson effective immediately
The Florence City Council voted Feb. 25, 2026, to terminate Police Chief Wayne Thompson under the city's at-will employment policy, Ordinance 2026-02; the motion, made by Mary Condon and seconded by Mike Harrell, carried with no opposition after an executive session under state law.
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The Florence City Council voted Feb. 25, 2026, to terminate Wayne Thompson as the city's police chief, effective immediately, citing the council's at-will employment policy, Ordinance 2026-02. Council member Mary Condon made the motion, which Mike Harrell seconded; the minutes record no votes in opposition and state the motion carried.
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