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10/19/2012

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Sarasota News Leader October 19, 2012 were incumbent police chiefs – DiPino and Gregory Anderson of Oak Forrest, IL. In other words, Barwin discounted everybody on Lew- is's list except serving or former chiefs. DiPino took the podium to answer questions. "I absolutely accept this position," she said. DiPino will begin work on Jan. 1, 2013. Cur- rent Chief Mikel Hollaway agreed to extend his tenure to Dec. 31, from Oct. 31. Once again, Lewis had provided a list that had narrowed itself down, no matter who was Page 17 making the selection. Of note is the fact that African-American women were finalists for both the police chief and city manager jobs. DiPino matched Barwin's credentials: young enough for a full tour of duty before retire- ment, ready to step up to a larger community and more responsibility and having total inde- pendence from local affiliations. Lewis could not be reached for comment. He and his wife are cruising the South Pacific. Take Your TimeYou Have All Week Enjoy The News Leader Anytime - Day or Night

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