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City names eight finalists who applied for Chattanooga chief of police job

Staff photo / Chattanooga police Lt. Danny Jones salutes with other officers May 16, 2019, during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. Jones, now a major, was one of eight finalists for the department's chief position.
Staff photo / Chattanooga police Lt. Danny Jones salutes with other officers May 16, 2019, during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. Jones, now a major, was one of eight finalists for the department's chief position. Staff photo / Chattanooga police Lt. Danny Jones salutes with other officers May 16, 2019, during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. Jones, now a major, was one of eight finalists for the department's chief position.

By Ellen Gerst 4 min read

Chattanooga City Council members are set to vote next week on the police department’s new chief.

Mayor Tim Kelly selected Assistant Chief John Chambers for the position in late August and said the choice was unanimous among members of the advisory committee formed for the search.

(READ MORE: Chambers chosen as new Chattanooga police chief)

Council members must approve Kelly’s appointment to make it official. That vote is set for Tuesday.

City officials said in July they wanted the department’s next leader to come from within its ranks.