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Council deadlocks on police chief confirmation; approves Jake Beaker as fire chief

Coeur d'Alene City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

After an executive session, the interim city administrator nominated Greg Joerger for police chief; council failed to confirm the nomination on a tie vote and the interim chief will remain. The council then confirmed Jake Beaker as fire chief by unanimous vote.

Coeur d'Alene — Following an executive session on March 17, the interim city administrator presented personnel recommendations for department heads. The administrator recommended Greg Joerger for police chief; council members debated the recommendation and an initial motion to reject the appointment failed. A subsequent motion to approve produced a tie vote…

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