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Covington council approves emergency resolution appointing Aaron Zuhl acting police chief
Summary
At a May 11 special meeting, Covington Village Council passed Resolution R26-26 to appoint Aaron Zuhl as acting police chief effective May 18, 2026; the council held an executive session under Ohio law to consider the personnel matter and adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Covington Village Council voted unanimously May 11 to adopt an emergency resolution appointing Aaron Zuhl as acting police chief, effective May 18, 2026.
Village Administrator Jordan Hodges told the council the appointment is timed to take effect May 18 because the current police chief’s last working day will be May 17, 2026. Hodges described the resolution as emergency action to ensure continuity in the department’s leadership.
Councilmember Amy Welborn moved to waive the normal waiting period for Resolution R26-26; Councilmember Steven Blei seconded and the minutes record the motion passed by voice vote. Councilmember Derrick Canan then moved to approve the resolution, with Blei again seconding; the minutes record "All ayes." Six councilmembers were recorded present for the vote: Jesse Reynolds, Julie Blumenstock, Derrick Canan, Steven Blei, Martin Leistner and Amy Welborn.
The council moved into executive session at 7:04 p.m. to consider personnel matters under section 121.22(G)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code; the minutes indicate no action was taken in executive session. The council left executive session at 7:28 p.m. and adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
The minutes list the resolution as R26-26 and identify Jordan Hodges as Village Administrator and Lisa Cavender as Fiscal Officer. The minutes use the name "Hamon" when announcing the executive session but are signed by Mayor Lee Harmon; the article uses the spelling shown in the meeting roster and signature.
