Christopher Oakes confirmed as Cheney police chief
Mayor Elsa Martin recommended Christopher Oakes and the City Council unanimously confirmed his appointment as Cheney police chief on March 10, 2026; the motion to confirm was made by Councilmember Barthels and seconded by Councilmember Posthuma.
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Mayor Elsa Martin recommended Christopher Oakes to serve as Cheney’s police chief at the March 10, 2026 City Council meeting. Councilmember Barthels moved to confirm Oakes’s appointment, Councilmember Posthuma seconded, and the council carried the motion unanimously.
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