GEORGETOWN, Ky. — The Metropolis of Georgetown formally has a brand new police chief. Tonight, town council unanimously voted to call Darin Allgood as chief of the division.
Newly-elected Mayor Burney Jenkins ignited controversy when he determined to fireside longtime chief Michael Bosse.
Tonight, the temperature was a lot cooler with many voicing their assist for the mayor.
"I've identified Mayor Jenkins for the reason that first day of school and he is probably the most pure, sincere individual I've ever identified," mentioned one man. "He is somebody who needs finest for the neighborhood."
These in opposition to the choice to fireside the previous chief made their emotions referred to as properly.
"Loads of the folks have given up, they've given up that town council will stand as much as the mayor," mentioned Ken Heil.
Many nonetheless need the mayor to share extra in regards to the new route he needs the police division to go in.
"You wish to know what route he is getting in? He is been in workplace a month, give him an opportunity to indicate he can do that job," mentioned one other resident.
Nonetheless, not a single individual had something dangerous to say in regards to the man taking on as chief. Darin Allgood mentioned this fulfills a longtime purpose of his.
"I am very humbled, I am very appreciative of all of the assist from officers and lots of people locally," mentioned Chief Allgood.
He mentioned he does not plan to make any vital adjustments to the division.
"I do know change is tough, however I do know change can be good. Let's let Jenkins work with the council to make Georgetown higher," mentioned one lady.
The mayor additionally mentioned their efforts to lower a proposed water fee enhance. They've a gathering scheduled with a state auditor to debate the problems that led to the rise.
The mayor says he'll share what he can with the neighborhood as quickly as attainable.