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Calumet reinstates Nashwauk police services; new Nashwauk chief introduced
Summary
The Calumet City Council voted to reinstate a contract with the Nashwauk Police Department effective Oct. 1 and heard an introduction from Nashwauk Police Chief Lee Longoria. The council approved the reinstatement by motion and will resume contracted policing services.
The council unanimously approved a motion to reinstate the contract with the Nashwauk Police Department for police services, with City Councilmember Dan Strand making the motion and Mayor Tim Zaren seconding. Council recorded the motion as carried and set the contract to resume Oct. 1.
At the start of the meeting Lee Longoria introduced himself as the new Nashwauk Police Chief and spoke briefly about continuing the contract for services with the City of Calumet beginning Oct. 1. Council discussion recorded no alternate proposals; the motion restored the prior arrangement with Nashwauk.
Why it matters: reinstating contracted police services sets the provider of law enforcement and public-safety support for Calumet residents; the council’s decision affects response arrangements and enforcement work such as follow-up on blight notices.
Next steps: the contract will take effect Oct. 1 per the discussion; any implementation details or additional terms were not specified in the meeting minutes.
