The City Council on Tuesday night voted 7-2 to proceed with a national search for a new police chief.
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Voting against were Demetrus Coonrod and Anthony Byrd.
Ms. Coonrod said, "We've got great leadership currently in our police department. This does not warrant a national search. We should look within our own house and elevate the people we do have."
Vice Chairman Ken Smith noted that local candidates can apply.