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Yreka honors retiring Police Chief Mark Gilman after 35 years of service
Summary
Yreka City Council and community members paid tribute to Police Chief Mark Gilman on his retirement, presenting a plaque and thanking him for rebuilding trust in the department. Gilman introduced family members and received remarks from council members and residents.
The Yreka City Council and community on Tuesday honored Police Chief Mark Gilman, presenting him with a plaque and thanking him for roughly 35 years of law‑enforcement service to the city.
“Chief Gilman gave the city … 35 years of distinguished service and it's my honor to give him this plaque,” Lieutenant Taggart said while presenting the tribute. Gilman accepted the recognition briefly: “I just want to say thank you. It's the last time I'll be speaking up here,” he said, and introduced family members in the audience.
Council members praised Gilman's leadership. Council Member Middleton said Gilman “stepped up when you knew the challenge was going to be tough” and credited him with rebuilding the department and restoring trust. Council Member McCoy told Gilman, “we are really appreciative of what you did for us,” and Council Member Davis said the department “ran very smoothly.”
Resident and guest speaker Mr. Peck described Gilman as “a man of integrity, a man of honor and trust,” and recounted that local children look up to him; he said his grandson identifies a Lego police officer as “Chief Gilman.”
The council offered best wishes for Gilman’s retirement and thanked his family for their support. The tribute concluded before the council moved on to other agenda items.
The ceremony was part of the council’s regular meeting on June 16, 2026.
