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Council approves hire of police officer Rhett Skinner, effective Feb. 16

Preston City Council · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The council unanimously approved hiring Rhett Skinner as a police officer after the chief reported Skinner passed background checks and would start Feb. 16, 2026.

Police Chief Dan McCammon told the council that he completed the hiring process for a new officer and that Rhett Skinner "has passed the extensive background check, and [is] available to begin work on February 16, 2026." Councilmember Todd Thomas moved to approve the hire and Councilmember Chris Larsen seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

The council’s action makes Skinner’s start date Feb. 16, 2026. No salary or contract details were recorded in the minutes. The hiring was presented as routine personnel action consistent with the chief’s staffing needs.