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Residents voice both concerns and support for Kechi police chief during public comment
Summary
Multiple residents used the public-comment period to raise questions about public communication and to air concerns and support regarding Police Chief Moore; the council did not take formal action during the meeting.
During the public-comment portion of the May 28 meeting several residents raised questions about public communication and offered both criticism and support related to the Kechi Police Department and Chief Moore.
Heather Carty (5909 E. 19th Ct. N., Bel Aire) spoke about public communication and community trust. Sarah McMillen (2312 E. Quivira St.) followed up on prior questions for Councilmember Morlan and commented about the Kechi Police Department. Sonja Baughman (612 N. Creek Trail Cir.) raised concerns about Chief Moore; Neva Benton (511 N. Shawnee) spoke in support of the police chief; and Cheryl Hobson (622 N. Shawnee Cir.) urged appreciation and compromise. The minutes record these speakers and their addresses but do not include extended verbatim remarks, specific allegations, or a council response to change department leadership.
No formal action concerning the police chief was taken at the meeting; the public comment items were recorded but the minutes do not show follow-up motions or staff directives addressing the concerns raised during public comment.
