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Council approves three-year contract for Police Chief John Alfred amid debate over 18-month severance
Summary
The Ione City Council on April 21 approved a three-year employment agreement for Police Chief John Alfred that keeps pay flat but includes severance provisions up to 18 months if terminated without cause; several council members and residents criticized the process and severance length.
The Ione City Council voted April 21 to adopt Resolution 2026-09, approving a three-year employment agreement for Police Chief John Alfred that preserves base pay for the term but contains severance language that drew objections from some council members.
City Attorney Josh Rinski told the council the proposed contract is "substantially similar" to prior terms but includes specific revisions, such as a 2.5% longevity increase after 10 years of service and severance provisions that would provide up to 18 months' pay if the chief is terminated without cause. "There are some revisions, although it is…
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