Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Ritzville Mayor Scott Yaeger, right, administers the oath of office to interim Chief of Police Bill Benner at the city council meeting Oct. 15. Benner's official start date was Oct. 2, and he specified he would want the assignment for no longer than six months.
RITZVILLE - Former Police Chief Dave McCormick gave the city his notice of retirement in February this year, but there was no public announcement of a vacancy until three months later.
Perhaps the city was hoping he would change his mind, but the pause in advertising the job delayed hiring a replacement or even a fill-in until a permanent candidate could be selected.
Finally the city selected Bill Benner to be an "interim" chief of police. Benner had an honorary cross-over with McCormick at an Oct. 15 meeting with the city council.
Benner said he doesn't want this to be a forever job.
"I retir...
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