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St. Paul promotes Thomas Holmes to sergeant, hires part-time officer and accepts chief's resignation
Summary
Council promoted Officer Thomas Holmes to Police Sergeant effective July 7 at $32.50/hr, approved hiring Bobby Jacquez as part-time officer at $25/hr, accepted Chief Dan Howard's resignation effective July 17, and authorized advertising for a full-time officer and Police Chief appointment.
The City Council on July 6 approved several personnel moves in the police department. Council member Katie Kowalski moved to promote Police Officer Thomas Holmes to Police Sergeant effective July 7, 2026; the motion passed 2' to 1 with Council member Bill Peters voting nay. The council approved Sergeant Holmes' wage at $32.50 per hour in a separate motion (2' to 1). Council also approved hiring Bobby Jacquez as a part-time police officer at $25.00 per hour (3'0/0).
Council voted unanimously to accept Chief of Police Dan Howard's resignation effective July 17, 2026, and unanimously approved advertising for a full-time police officer and for a Police Chief appointment. Meeting minutes record substantial discussion about department staffing, including temporary assistance from the Howard County Sheriff's Office and the possibility of forming a committee to consider candidates and Mayoral candidates' input.
The personnel actions create immediate staffing changes: a promoted sergeant, one part-time hire, and an open chief position with recruitment steps authorized by the council.
