Darlington City Council has named a new public safety director.
On Tuesday, the mayor and members of Darlington City Council voted unanimously to name Kelvin Washington as the council’s new public safety director, according to a statement from Washington provided in a press release from Lisa Chalian-Rock, with the City of Darlington.
“I am excited about this new opportunity and look forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Darlington,” Washington’s statement says. “Chief Cavanaugh will continue to be responsible for the day to day operations of the Darlington Fire Department. We are very fortunate to have someone of Chief Cavanaugh’s caliber as our Fire Chief and I look forward to our continued success.”
“We are also looking forward to working with his brave and dedicated staff as well our committed volunteers who all work tirelessly to make sure that the City of Darlington remains safe,” his statements adds. “I thank Mayor Hines, the members of Darlington City Council, and City Manager Garland for their continued support and for also having the confidence in me to bestow this great honor on me.”
