The Chattanooga City Council voted Tuesday to confirm the selection of Celeste Murphy to lead the city’s police department.
Council members unanimously approved the nomination by Mayor Tim Kelly. Murphy will replace former Chief David Roddy, who stepped down last summer.
Councilwoman Marvene Noel of Orchard Knob made the motion to approve Murphy, who is deputy chief of the Atlanta Police Department. Councilwoman Carol Berz of Brainerd Hills seconded the motion and welcomed Murphy to the city.
“I’m at a loss for words,” Murphy said after the unanimous approval. “This is an extremely proud moment for me. I thank the people who are here, the city and the police department who have welcomed me, I am ready to serve you all 150%.”
Councilman Isiah Hester of Washington Hills told the Times Free Press he thinks the city did a good job in approving the new chief.