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Silver Lake council confirms new police chief and service director, adopts disability-awareness resolution
Summary
Council unanimously confirmed Lt. Andre "Steve" Justice as police chief and Benjamin Gregory as director of public service, adopted a resolution naming March 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and accepted the Jan. 31 finance report.
Silver Lake’s Village Council on Feb. 3 unanimously confirmed two mayoral appointments and adopted a proclamation supporting people with developmental disabilities.
Council President Matthew Plesich opened the meeting and the body voted 6–0 to confirm Benjamin Gregory as Director of Public Service, effective June 1, 2025, and to confirm Lt. Andre "Steve" Justice as Chief of Police, effective Feb. 4, 2025. Mayor Dunphy provided background on both appointees during the personnel discussion; the council voted to suspend the rules and adopt each ordinance by roll call. After his confirmation, Lt. Justice was administered the oath of office as chief.
The actions concluded a routine personnel section of the agenda. Finance Chair Suzanne Garrett also presented and secured council approval of the Check by Check Report dated Jan. 31, 2025.
Council then considered and adopted Resolution No. 11-2025, declaring March 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and designating March 4, 2025, as Inclusion Day. Planning, Zoning and Insurance Chair Phil Kaplan read the resolution and Mayor Dunphy described it as the Village’s annual expression of support for residents with disabilities.
Votes at a glance • Ord. 13-2025 (confirm Benjamin Gregory, Dir. of Public Service): Suspend rules—mover Mrs. Garrett, seconder Tom DiCaudo; Roll call to adopt—mover Mrs. Garrett, seconder Rozsa; outcome 6–0 in favor. • Ord. 12-2025 (confirm Lt. Andre "Steve" Justice, Chief of Police): Suspend rules—mover Mrs. Garrett, seconder Chris Scott; Roll call to adopt—mover Mrs. Garrett, seconder Phil Kaplan; outcome 6–0 in favor. Oath of office administered following confirmation. • Res. 11-2025 (March 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month): Moved by Phil Kaplan, seconded by Suzanne Garrett; outcome 6–0 in favor. • Acceptance of Check by Check Report (Jan. 31, 2025): Moved by Suzanne Garrett, seconded by Chris Scott; outcome unanimous.
What it means The confirmed appointments designate who will oversee public-safety and public-works operations for Silver Lake: Justice will lead the police department and Gregory will assume responsibility for public-service functions beginning June 1. The disability-awareness resolution is ceremonial and communicates council support for local disability services and inclusion efforts.
The council did not discuss amending the powers or budget of either office during the meeting; implementation steps (swearing-in, personnel transition) will proceed under the mayor’s direction.
