From the Office of Mayor Jared Nicholson: Mayor Jared C. Nicholson announced the three finalists for Lynn’s next police chief, who will succeed retiring Chief Christopher Reddy. The candidates — Deputy Chief Christopher Kelly, Captain Michael Kmiec and Captain William Sharpe — were determined by the Assessment Center administered according to Massachusetts Human Resources Division guidelines.
The selection process includes a public input phase, where residents will play a direct role in shaping the final decision. Members of the general public can submit discussion topics and questions that they believe are important for the next chief to address by visiting the link below before the link closes on August 18th.
These public contributions will inform a Community Stakeholder Group convened by the mayor to interview each of the three finalists. Following the stakeholder review, Nicholson will conduct individual meetings with the candidates before making his appointment for the police chief position.
“Chief Reddy has been a great partner to the City and a steadfast leader for our community through triumphs and challenges alike,” said Nicholson. “His dedication to public safety and community trust has been exemplary. We are grateful for his service, wish him the absolute best in his retirement, and are confident in a seamless transition as we search for our next Chief.”
Members of the Community Stakeholder Group include:
- Officer Paul Wonoski, President of the Lynn Police Association
- Dr. Molly Cohen, Superintendent of Lynn Public Schools
- Brian M. Field, Councilor-At-Large and Co-Chair of the Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee
- Damianny Garrido, Grants and Youth Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
- Antonio Gutierrez, Co-Founder and Program Director of LYSOA
- Frances Martinez, President, Founder, and CEO of North Shore Latino Business Association
- Liliana Patino, M.Ed, Senior Director of Community Impact and Development of Eliot Community Human Services
- Minister Brenda Reed-Womack
- John Slattery, City Solicitor
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