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Florence council imposes spending restrictions on Police Chief Wayne Thompson
Florence City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary
After executive sessions, the Florence City Council voted to impose disciplinary measures short of termination on Police Chief Wayne Thompson, revoking autonomous spending authority, requiring approvals for expenditures, and creating a subcommittee to finalize details.
The Florence City Council on Jan. 20, 2026, imposed disciplinary measures short of termination on Police Chief Wayne Thompson.
Council Member Mary Jane Swope moved the disciplinary motion in open session at 10:38 p.m.; Alderman Forrest Hyde seconded. The council voted to: (1) immediately revoke the chief’s…
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