Kevin Lully takes over as chief following the retirement of Jared Mills, who is set to become Augusta’s next city manager.
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Longtime officer appointed as police chief in Augusta
Kevin Lully, who worked his way up the ranks of Augusta Police Department for the last 29 years, has served as interim chief since November.
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Resident urges Augusta councilors to help unhoused people, reject proposal to ban ‘unreasonable solicitation’
Augusta city councilors are scheduled to hold a second reading and potential vote on the proposal on Thursday, April 4.
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Rental inspection proposal likely dead in Augusta
A proposal from city staff to inspect rental units, aimed at addressing concerns about unsafe housing, failed last week to win the support of the City Council.
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‘It’s an unsafe environment’: Merchants in Augusta’s downtown say area needs law enforcement
City to consider ordinance banning ‘unreasonable solicitation.’
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Augusta hires assistant city manager, former police chief as city manager
The City Council has chosen Jared Mills, 49, to succeed Susan Robertson, 64, at Augusta City Hall.
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Former Augusta police chief proposed as new city manager when current manager steps down
Augusta elected officials will consider a proposal on Thursday to hire Jared Mills as city manager following the decision by Susan Robertson, who has served as city manager since 2021, to retire at the end of March. .
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Augusta city officials ponder future of Augusta Civic Center
Officials say the 50-year-old building is showing its age and needs refurbishment to continue as a regional economic driver.
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Committee’s recommendation calls for scrapping Augusta rental housing inspection proposal, annual fees for landlords
However, councilors did not vote on the issue at Thursday’s informational meeting.
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Augusta needs more workers to achieve city’s goals, officials say
More workers are needed for the city to achieve its goals, including spurring economic development, fostering the creation of more housing and addressing aging infrastructure.