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Quitman council hires new fire chief, approves four business licenses; mayor announces July 4th plans
Summary
The Quitman City Council approved the hiring of Anthony Guarino as fire chief, authorized four new business licenses, and heard July 4th announcements from Mayor Zinda McDaniel during the June 10 meeting.
The Quitman City Council at its June 10 regular meeting voted to hire Anthony Guarino as the city's new fire chief and approved four new business licenses.
On a motion by Lula Smart, seconded by Donald Morgan, the council approved the hiring of Anthony Guarino as Fire Chief; the transcript records the hiring was approved and lists "Voting yes (Harrison and Neloms)." The council also approved business licenses for Rager Industrial Sewing Machine Company LLC, Panda Construction and More LLC, Gosier & Sons Event Center and LynBran Investments, LLC on a motion by Mattie Neloms, seconded by Kechia Harrison; the transcript records "Voting yes (Morgan and Smart)."
Mayor Zinda McDaniel used the meeting to make announcements about the city's upcoming July 4th celebration; the transcript notes the announcements but does not include event specifics.
The approvals and announcements came amid routine meeting business that included adoption of the 2025'026 budget and a managerial request to increase most police fines. The council recessed into executive session later in the meeting to discuss real estate matters.
The transcript does not record public comment on the personnel or business-license items.
