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
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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.
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