Are you interested in how the BPD chief search and appointment process played out? The Ward 6 NPA invites members of the general public to attend a panel at their meeting this Thursday, March 3, when panelists share their perspective on:
· The search process for a permanent police chief
· The appointment by the Mayor of Jon Murad as indefinite Acting Chief
Panelists Include:
· Stephanie Seguino, Co-Chair, BPD Commission
· Karen Paul, Ward 6 City Councilor
· Suzy Comerford, BPD Commissioner
· Joan Shannon, South District City Councilor

Ward 6 residents and other participants will provide comments and pose questions for the panelists. Any remaining time will be allocated to panelists to make further comments on the topic

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81027856568 (Meeting ID: 810 2785 6568, No Password)

The Mayor, or a representative, was invited to participate in the discussion. Mayor Weinberger was unable to attend, but provided these statements in lieu of his participation:

https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Press/mayor-weinberger%C2%A0statement-on%C2%A06-%E2%80%93-6%C2%[...]rad

https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Press/mayor-weinberger-appoints-jon-murad-as-police-chief

Ward 6 Steering Committee member Michelle Mraz will read the Mayor's statement on the Council's non-confirming vote of the Mayor's appointment of Jon Murad as Police Chief before the panelists speak.