Mayor Wants To Delay Appointing Civilian To Police Services Board

By Melanie Irwin

December 14, 2014 - 4:36pm

Sarnia's mayor is asking council on Monday to hold off on appointing a civilian to the Sarnia Police Services Board until the new year.

Mike Bradley wants to see candidates interviewed for the position.

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There are five positions on the police board -- the mayor and an appointed city councillor, two people appointed by the province and a civilian.

Bradley is recommending council appoint the civilian at its meeting on January 19.

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