I've been following the news lately regarding the hiring (or rather not) hiring of a new police chief in my hometown. The latest actions have me a bit puzzled.
After the previous chief left and moved out of state, a search for a new chief was formed, and narrowed down to one candidate. The winning candidate was police chief for another small town, and was told after he'd been selected that he could go ahead and quit his current job, which he did.
Recently, the city council had a 2-2 split vote on the hiring. (One city council member who was a finalist for the job abstained from voting, but was allowed to be involved in the closed door meeting.) Last week, the city council had a special meeting on Monday, to much excitement. The council wants to form a new search committee and remove the person initially selected from this process.
Apparently there was a cause for concern with the person selected. I've heard some rumors that it had to do with a couple of certifications being lapsed, which he reported to the media that he'd renewed. I've heard other rumblings that some don't want him as the chief because he's an outsider. I watched the news reports in amazement, but also with the realization from past experience that this can be a difficult council to work with at times.
The original candidate that was hired is fighting the current decision, and I have to give him credit for standing up for himself like that. I don't know what will happen in the end, but it certainly does make my hometown look rather bad. Whatever happens, I just hope that all involved can come to a reasonable solution that benefits all of the residents involved.
Until next time, have a great week, everyone!
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