Politics & Government
Mayor: Police Chief Will Have ‘Carte Blanche’
San Jose Captain Meynard "JR" Gamez will assume his role as police chief on Dec. 2.
Mayor Jeff Ira said that he found out about the a mere hours before the rest of Redwood City residents.
Hear his reaction to Captain Meynard "JR" Gamez's appointment.
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Questions for Mayor Ira:
- How involved were you in the Police Chief selection process?
- How did you stay informed during the process?
- How did you make sure that staff was selecting the right candidate?
- What is your opinion of Meynard “JR” Gamez?
- What are some immediate tasks that he will have to take on?
- What are some long-term issues that he must focus on?
- How do you anticipate the city council-police chief relationship?
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