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Police chief resigns; council accepts letter and will post for permanent replacement
Summary
Chief Bartento Cardenas submitted a resignation effective July 31; council accepted the resignation and acknowledged a recommendation to appoint Officer Jaime Villareal as interim chief while the city continues a posted recruitment process for a permanent replacement.
Chief Bartento Cardenas submitted a letter of resignation to the council indicating intent to depart effective July 31. In the letter the chief recommended Officer Jaime Villareal for interim appointment, highlighting Villareal’s nearly 20 years of law‑enforcement experience and training.
Council voted to accept Chief Cardenas’ resignation. Members discussed the job posting and qualifications for a new chief; legal and police personnel procedure will govern interim assignments and the permanent hiring process. The mayor and staff said the city will post the vacancy for a standard recruitment period and interview qualified candidates; the hiring timeline will be coordinated with the council.
