Oneida council confirms multiple board appointments and chaplain postings
Summary
The council approved several mayoral appointments and reappointments: Jim Chamberlain to the Civil Service Commission; Andrea Hitchings to the Planning Commission; Mike Kaiser to the Traffic Safety Board; reappointment of Erwin Smith; and approval of chaplain appointments for Police and Fire Departments.
The Common Council approved a slate of appointments and reappointments on Jan. 20, unanimously adopting the mayor’s recommendations for several boards and department chaplains.
Resolved actions included Jim Chamberlain’s appointment to the Civil Service Commission through May 31, 2026; Andrea Hitchings to the Planning Commission (term through Nov. 27, 2028); Mike Kaiser to the Traffic Safety Board (term through Dec. 3, 2028); and the reappointment of Erwin Smith to the Traffic Safety Board through Jan. 22, 2029. The council also approved the mayor’s appointment of Reverend Christopher Ballard as Chaplain to the Fire Department and additional Police Chaplain, and the reappointment of Dr. Jack Fucci as Police Chaplain, both serving without compensation. Police Chief Lowell said the chaplain roles support officer wellness and community-facing pastoral care.
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