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Onalaska recognizes Fire Chief Pete Flety; Jeremy Southworth sworn in as interim chief
Summary
The council recognized the retirement of Fire Chief Pete Flety after more than 25 years and conducted a public swearing‑in for Jeremy Southworth as interim fire chief on June 9; Flety was not present and Southworth repeated the oath of office.
The Onalaska Common Council publicly recognized the retirement of Fire Chief Pete Flety and swore in Jeremy Southworth as interim fire chief at its June 9 meeting.
Mayor Kim Smith read a proclamation honoring Flety’s more than 25 years of service and noted his last workday was June 4; Flety was not present at the meeting. Councilors expressed appreciation for his years of service.
The council then administered the oath to Jeremy Southworth, who was appointed interim chief. Southworth repeated the oath, pledging to support the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office.
The council offered formal congratulations; no vote was recorded for the swearing itself (the oath reflects the prior appointment).
