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Florence hires Antwan Gibson Sr. as full-time police officer after executive session
Summary
Following an executive session to discuss a Police Department personnel matter, the board voted to hire Antwan Gibson Sr. as a full-time police officer at $21.06 per hour, effective Sept. 17, 2025, pending background and drug/alcohol testing.
The board entered executive session to discuss a Police Department personnel matter and, upon recommendation of Chief Burns, voted to hire Antwan Gibson Sr. as a full-time police officer at $21.06 per hour with a start date of Sept. 17, 2025, contingent on a successful background check and drug and alcohol testing. The roll-call vote in executive session recorded Aldermen Banks, Grantham, Herrin, Martin and Sistrunk as Aye.
The minutes state the hire was recommended by Chief Burns and that the action was taken in executive session; no additional details about the position classification, benefits, or the number of openings were provided in the meeting record. After resuming regular session the board returned to other agenda business, including directing the city attorney to notify Maintenance Systems, Inc. of the city's intent to opt out of a contract.
