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Council endorses requirement for a three‑star police chief and asks mayor to seek wider support
Summary
Council agreed unanimously to a policy preference that the police chief hold a three‑star certification and authorized Mayor Kelly to contact contract city mayors to gauge support and report back at the June 22 meeting.
During a PSOC update, Councilmember Victoria Schroff reported to council and the group reached a unanimous decision that the Police Chief should be a three‑star chief. The council authorized Mayor Sean P. Kelly to contact mayors of contract cities to assess broader support and requested an update at the June 22 meeting; staff were asked to prepare a resolution if the outreach indicates sufficient backing.
Council’s endorsement is a directional policy preference recorded in the minutes; no personnel action or formal hiring decision was made at the June 8 meeting. Any formal requirement for chief qualifications or changes to hiring policy would require a subsequent resolution or ordinance and follow-up at a future meeting.
