City leaders in Cleveland, Tenn., apparently weren’t expecting police Chief Wes Snyder’s abrupt announcement Friday that he will retire Jan. 5.
Several City Council members told the Times Free Press that City Manager Janice Casteel emailed them his resignation letter Friday.
“It’s a surprise,” said Councilman Bill Estes. “However, personnel matters are [Casteel’s] purview. It’s her job.” Council members Avery Johnson, Richard Banks and Charlie McKenzie all declined to comment but said they expect the retirement to come up at Monday’s council meeting.
Casteel confirmed to the Times Free Press on Friday that Snyder is departing but would not confirm that he had been asked to resign over allegations of misconduct, as multiple sources told the newspaper.
Snyder did not return an email seeking comment Friday.