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Arvin Council approves Chief of Police employment agreement in 3-1-1 vote

Arvin City Council · July 14, 2026
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Summary

The Arvin City Council approved an employment agreement with Cecilio Velasco for Chief of Police following an earlier agenda reorder. The motion passed 3-1-1, with Councilmember Horton voting no and Councilmember Reyes abstaining.

The Arvin City Council voted to approve an employment agreement with Cecilio Velasco for the position of chief of police. The motion, moved by Mayor Pro Tem Perez and seconded by Councilmember Tarver, passed with three yes votes, one no and one abstention.

According to the minutes, the council considered this item earlier in the meeting after the agenda was reordered. The motion to approve was recorded as: "Motion to approve the Chief of Police Employment Agreement with Cecilio Velasco." The roll-call outcome was recorded as 3-1-1, with CM Horton voting no and CM Reyes abstaining. The minutes do not specify the contract term or salary in this record.