NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - The New Haven Board of Alders has voted to reject Renee Dominguez as the city's new police chief.
City Mayor Justin Elicker is disappointed with the decision. "Tonight’s vote by the Board is not just disappointing, it’s disheartening to the women and men of the department that strap on a vest each night and head out to patrol our streets. Chief Dominguez has clearly proven herself as a capable leader of this department," Mayor Elicker says in a written statement.
Mayor Elicker insists he will re-submit Dominguez to the Board. "Failure to confirm her at that time will be a major blow to public safety in our community. And further, it will send a signal to professionals we hope to recruit that they should not pursue opportunities within the city of New Haven because well qualified candidates may be rejected."
Dominguez was moved to interim Chief in March.
