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Florence board accepts police officer's immediate resignation in executive session

Mayor and Board of the City of Florence, Mississippi · November 12, 2025
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Summary

The Florence mayor and board voted in executive session to accept the immediate resignation of Officer Canyon Bilbro on Nov. 12, 2025, following a recommendation from Police Chief Burns. The board entered executive session at 5:31 p.m., returned at 5:35 p.m., and adjourned the meeting the same evening.

The Florence mayor and board on Nov. 12, 2025, voted in executive session to accept the immediate resignation of Officer Canyon Bilbro, following a recommendation from Police Chief Burns. The specially called meeting began at 5:30 p.m. at city hall; the board entered executive session at 5:31 p.m. to consider a police department personnel matter and returned to open session at 5:35 p.m.

According to the minutes, Alderman Brian Grantham moved in executive session, and Alderman John Banks seconded, a motion "to accept the resignation of Officer Canyon Bilbro effective immediately." The motion was carried with Aldermen John Banks, Brian Grantham, Mason Herrin, Kyle Martin and Brent Sistrunk recorded as voting Aye. The board then moved to adjourn at 5:35 p.m. City Clerk Linda Wigley attested the minutes.