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Board hires Alexis Gooden as full-time Florence police officer
Summary
The Florence Board approved hiring Alexis Gooden as a full-time police officer at $21.06 per hour, starting Oct. 29, 2025, pending background and drug testing; the decision was made in executive session and later ratified by recorded vote.
The Florence Mayor and Board voted in executive session to hire Alexis Gooden as a full-time police officer at a rate of $21.06 per hour, with a start date of Oct. 29, 2025, contingent on a successful background check and drug and alcohol testing.
Chief Brad Burns recommended the hire during the closed session. Alderman John Banks made the motion, which Alderman Mason Herrin seconded. The board recorded the vote: Banks — Aye; Grantham — Absent; Herrin — Aye; Martin — Aye; Sistrunk — Aye. The board returned to open session at 7:56 p.m. and adjourned the meeting the same minute.
The action was taken during an executive session called to discuss a personnel matter in the police department; the board followed by recording the formal vote in open session. No disciplinary or personnel details beyond the hiring motion and the stated conditions were provided in the transcript.
