I?m willing to look at the qualifications of all people interested in the position.

This is something I had as a campaign issue when I was running for office. You make a lot of promises when you?re running for office and I?m trying to make good on that promise by forming this committee.

This is not my project, and they say I'm not following procedure. That's why I said they're attacking me.

This is a significant victory for the town.

As always, it?s subject to Town Council approval.

Better than the minimum qualifications outlined in the charter. Not only do I want the best-qualified chief, I want the best.

John was best the man for the job.

I still feel that my oath of office is to uphold the charter.

Obviously he comes from a different municipal concept of law enforcement. But in speaking with the major I found he was well versed in community relations and extremely knowledgeable about issues of home security that fit the atmosphere of the town. Whether it?s traffic calming or personal safety, my needs were these be addressed in an ongoing basis.

My goal is to have a transition period.