Split Fire Chief/Fire Marshal role into 2 separate positions

Police & Community SafetyPersonnel

In Plain English

The city currently has one person serving as both Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. The council wants to create separate full-time positions for Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal. If approved, the city fills both roles by promoting current employees rather than hiring from outside.

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Votes

Direct the city manager to start the proper processes to fill the vacant Fire Marshal position and create the Deputy Fire Marshal position

Moved by: Councilmember WillisSeconded by: Vice Mayor Beckles

Failed

Hold a study session on fire prevention

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Recinos

Failed

Direct the city manager as stated in Councilmember Willis' motion and to conduct a study session as stated in Councilmember Myrick's substitute motion

Moved by: Vice Mayor BecklesSeconded by: Councilmember Martinez

Passed

5 to 2

Thomas K. ButtNay

Ben ChoiAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Ada RecinosAye

Melvin WillisAye

Jovanka BecklesAye

Jael MyrickNay