The City of East Palo Alto has been looking for a new city manager for several months. Now, the name of the city's Chief of Police Ron Davis is appearing as a finalist for the chief of police position in several major cities. So, it seems it might be just a matter of time before East Palo Alto loses its current police chief.
Earller this week, it was announced that Davis was one of 11 semifinalists in the running to be the next chief of police in Seattle, WA. Two days ago, it was announced that he was one of six candidates in the running for that same position in New Orleans,LA. Now Davis is one of three finalists for that position. At the pace things are going, it looks like it's only a matter of time before he is going to get an offer that will be difficult for him to refuse.
Davis might continue to exclaim how he is committed to East Palo Alto, but it's obvious that the clock is ticking quickly and given his resume and his accomplishments in the city, he has the background, the talent and the ambition to operate in a much bigger arena than the one offered by East Palo Alto which encompasses two square miles.
For many, the five years that Davis has spent in East Palo Alto has reaffirmed the city's initial decision to hire him. But if he continues to be on the shortlist in major cities which are seeking a new police chief, then East Palo Alto residents might as well begin to tell him, "Goodbye."
Of course, being on a shortlist doesn't guarantee that one will be chosen. San Jose's Chief of Police Rob Davis, just this week, lost his bid to become the new chief of police in Dallas, Texas.
Yet, as far as Ron Davis is concerned, the temptations are coming fast and furious and if he is open to accepting the next best offer, and it looks as if he is, then East Palo Alto will not only need to look for a new city manager, but it might soon be on the market for a new chief of police as well. The countdown has begun.
8 comments:
I knew this day would come, just didn't expect it to be soon...
Chief, I don't know where to start... You are my hero and you have done so much for me and my community... I don't want you to go, but you have so much experiences, knowledge and wisdom... you have accomplish all the obstacles that came your way...
I am very sad, but knowledge and wisdom is given and to store away... it is to be pass on and shared with others...
gosh, i can't wait to see you in person... i just want to smack you! lol! j/k (u know im not)
anyways, i hope what you set out to accomplish here is done, and that you are satisfied... I just can't come to reality that this day has come...
why? it didn't matter to me what happened or when hurtful words were exchanged... but the next day all is forgiven and forgotten, i always had your back...
me
real talk... why? i still can't think of why you would want to leave... do you think your work is finished?
I have my own reasons of why you may be thinking of leaving... when you said 4more years b4 you retired, i took it that it would be in epa... NOT Washington! then again i don't think you would be retiring if they hired you...
DONT GO... I moved back into the town because of you! Who is going to keep me safe... I feel safe knowing that you are there...
You make me upset! whatever!
you are so popular... hey, would you consider applying for the chief position in America Samoa? Now, that is a one life opportunity... You would have all the fresh meat you can't handle... lol! j/k...
so did you get the job? am i the only person that is on your wall of fame? lol! what was the outcome?
dude, Henrietta cracks me up! though i love you Henrietta... GOD Bless your heart...
why don't it just rain all ready... anyways, you have a wonderful Tuesday!
i wish they just hurry up with the final decision and make you Seattle's chief already!
I wish you do get the job... you deserve it, and hope all goes well... but all this waiting, and im sure you must feel the same... lol!
Happy Monday!
Hello there, I can't help but to ask " what the heck are you doing"!
why? are you that desperate? why the beaver/gopher lady? do you not know that everyone is talking about it!
I go to out spoken words, and that's the latest subject and town hall meeting... what are you thinking of?
why do i always stand up for you when you don't care! still have Faith! I can't stop therefore my solutions is to add you in my prayers! but you need to get your act straight and do the right thing!
Just stop! prove them wrong!
Home wrecker is not a good name... STOP IT!
Have a good Day! I hope GOD is good to you!
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