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Officer, retired deputy urge council to hire Kenton Oliver as next police chief

Leland Grove City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

During public comment two speakers — Officer Nick Clatfelter and retired deputy Darrin Gurnsey — urged the council to hire Kenton Oliver to lead the Leland Grove Police Department.

Two speakers used the public-comment period at the Feb. 24 meeting to press the council on police leadership. Officer Nick Clatfelter of Sherman and Darrin Gurnsey, retired from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, spoke in support of hiring Kenton Oliver as the next chief of police for Leland Grove.

The comments were presented during the public-comment slot after the council handled procedural motions and agenda adjustments; no formal vote on a police chief appointment occurred at this meeting.