OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — City leaders will vote Tuesday on the new Oakland Police Chief’s contract.
According to the city council agenda, the new chief Floyd Mitchell is expected to receive more than $365,000 a year if approved.
That number includes his annual salary, premium pay required from the police management association, and an auto-allowance each month.
VIDEO: New Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell formally introduced by Mayor Sheng Thao
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao formally introduced Floyd Mitchell as Oakland’s new police chief on Wednesday during a live news conference.
Mitchell pledged to bring change to the city when he was introduced last month.
“I am here to work with the citizens of Oakland,” he said. “I believe when you actively engage, you aware and hyper-sensitive to the slight changes in neighborhoods. And within the organization.”
Chief Mitchell says in his first hundred days in office, he plans to meet with key community stake holders, city staff and the police department. Key to his agenda are what he called data-driven, proactive policing and high visibility.
He is anticipated to start in mid-May.
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