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After executive session Florence hires Antwan Gibson Sr. as full-time police officer
Summary
Following executive session on a police personnel matter, the board hired Antwan Gibson Sr. as a full-time police officer at $21.06 per hour starting Sept. 17, 2025, pending background and drug/alcohol testing; the hiring was approved by recorded Aye votes.
The board moved into executive session at 6:55 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter in the Police Department. While in executive session, and upon recommendation of Chief Burns, Alderman John Banks moved to hire Antwan Gibson Sr. as a full-time police officer at $21.06 per hour, starting Sept. 17, 2025, contingent on a successful background check and drug and alcohol testing. The motion carried with recorded Aye votes from Aldermen Banks, Grantham, Herrin, Martin and Sistrunk.
The board returned to open session at 7:01 p.m. The minutes list the hiring motion and the contingencies; the record does not include the personnel discussion that occurred in executive session beyond the hiring motion and its conditions.
