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Florence hires Alexis Gooden as full‑time police officer after executive session
Summary
In executive session on Oct. 21 the Florence board approved hiring Alexis Gooden as a full‑time police officer at $21.06 per hour, starting Oct. 29, pending a successful background check and drug/alcohol testing; the vote was 4–0 with one member absent.
The Florence mayor and board, meeting in executive session Oct. 21, approved hiring Alexis Gooden as a full‑time police officer at $21.06 per hour, with a start date of Oct. 29, 2025, contingent on a successful background check and drug and alcohol testing.
Chief Brad Burns recommended the hire in the executive session. Alderman John Banks made the hiring motion, seconded by Alderman Mason Herrin. The minutes record the motion passing with Aldermen Banks, Herrin, Martin and Sistrunk voting aye and Alderman Brian Grantham absent.
The action was taken during a closed meeting called to consider a personnel matter in the police department; the board returned to open session at 7:56 p.m. No further personnel details were included in the public minutes, and the minutes note the hire is contingent on standard pre‑employment checks.
