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Nokomis hires part‑time officer after debate over candidate’s Fayette County firing
Summary
The council voted to hire part‑time police officer Cody Collins despite Commissioner Morris raising concerns about Collins' firing in Fayette County and one commissioner voting no.
The Nokomis City Council voted to hire Cody Collins as a part‑time police officer after discussion about his prior employment. Commissioner Morris asked Chief Talon Burton why Collins was fired from Fayette County; Chief Burton said Collins "wrote to many DUI’s according to the Sherif," and Morris said she worried Collins’ style "may leave citizens and businesses feeling harassed." Commissioner Morris moved to hire Collins and Commissioner Charles O’Malley seconded.
The motion passed with votes in favor from Commissioners Morris and O’Malley and Mayor Goldsmith; Commissioner Arkebauer voted no. Commissioner Glenn was absent. The minutes record the concerns raised but show the council approved the hire despite the dissent.
