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Sean Carnahan sworn in as Vernonia police chief
Summary
Sean Carnahan took the oath of office at the June 15 Vernonia City Council meeting, pledging to 'faithfully perform the duties of chief of police.' Council members offered congratulations following the swearing-in.
Sean Carnahan was sworn in as Vernonia's new police chief at the start of the June 15 council meeting. During a brief ceremony, Carnahan repeated the standard oath, pledging to "support the Constitution of the United States and the state of Oregon" and to "faithfully perform the duties of chief of police." The oath concluded with "so help me God," and council members offered congratulations.
The ceremony was short and ceremonial; council did not discuss operational details or a transition plan during the meeting. Staff and council welcomed Carnahan and moved on to regular agenda items. The council's action list after the meeting did not include any immediate staffing motions or budget allocations tied to the swearing-in.
