SEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
› Former District Attorney Bill Cox› Pastor Ternae Jordan of Mount Canaan Baptist Church› Former U.S. Attorney Bill Killian› Olga de Klein, former chairwoman of the Highland Park Neighborhood Association’s safety committee› TechTown CEO Chris Ramsey› General Sessions Court Judge Christie Sell
Just more than a week after asking to be included in the search for the city’s next police chief, Chattanooga NAACP President Dr. Elenora Woods will sit down with Mayor Andy Berke to discuss the process further.
On Tuesday, city spokeswoman Marissa Bell confirmed the Friday afternoon meeting between Berke and several members of the local NAACP, but she did not say whether Berke intends to include Woods or another NAACP member on the six-person search committee.
On May 15, Berke announced the committee’s formation to replace Police Chief Fred Fletcher, who is set to retire when his contract ends July 6. The committee was selected by Berke, who said it’s intended to represent a cross-section of the city. Members include: former District Attorney Bill Cox; pastor Ternae Jordan of Mount Canaan Baptist Church; former U.S. Attorney Bill Killian; Olga de Klein, former chairwoman of the Highland Park Neighborhood Association’s safety committee; TechTown CEO Chris Ramsey; and General Sessions Court Judge Christie Sell.
“Members of the selection committee were chosen for their diverse backgrounds, as well as experience in specific areas of expertise, whether that’s in public safety, the judicial system, or within the community,” Bell said.