What: Captain Eric Nichols was recommended by the Council Committee on Police and License and appointed Chief of Police, effective 2026-11-01 and conditional on an employment contract.
Where it stands: Appointed 9/22 on an 8-0 roll call; Chaves recused himself.
2026-09-22 - City Council — The Council ratified the committee vote and appointed Captain Nichols Chief of Police effective November 1, 2026, conditional on an employment contract; 8 in favor, 0 opposed, Chaves recused.
2026-11-02 - City Council - An addendum added a 7:30 AM executive session on the Police Chief's employment contract (appointment is effective November 1, conditional on the contract); outcome not yet recorded.
2026-10-27 - City Council - The Council voted 9-0 to enter an executive session, not returning to open session, on the Police Chief's employment contract.