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Florence council terminates Police Chief Wayne Thompson effective immediately
Summary
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.
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.
The action followed an executive session held under Section 551.074(a)(1) and/or (2) of the Texas Government Code, during which the council discussed…
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