So much for my speculation....and R.T. kowtowing to the Federation's desire for an insider: he's narrowed the field to Charles Moose (DC Sniper case veteran) and William McManus, two-year Dayton chief.
An interesting discussion with the pro-insider Council should follow! (Congrats to the Stribites for getting the scoop two days early...) David Brauer Kingfield Here's the press release from the mayor's office: Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak narrowed the field for Minneapolis Police Chief to two candidates today: former Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose, and Dayton, Ohio, Police Chief William McManus. "I've been meeting with community members for over two years about deep concerns, and I'm thrilled that we have two candidates who can take us where we need to go," Mayor Rybak said. Rybak continued, "I've been clear about what I'm looking for: a strong visible leader with proven management ability. These two candidates have risen above the others. They're not just talking about what they're going to do; they've done it." Mayor Rybak interviewed each of the five finalists twice, and the Mayor's Citizens'Advisory Committee conducted a full day of interviews with the finalists over the weekend. Chiefs Moose and McManus rated most strongly with the Advisory Committee in terms of proven leadership and management ability. Rybak called Moose, "creative, compelling, and a visionary chief." McManus has a "proven ability to make tough choices," and he "strategically uses resources to get results." Mayor Rybak expects to nominate a new Minneapolis Police Chief within the next few days for confirmation by the City Council. Minneapolis Police Chief Robert Olson's current appointment expires in January of 2004. ### REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
