Council approves plaque dedication for police facility to honor Carl David White after split vote

Carl White asked the council to name the Police Department building the "Carl David White Facility" in honor of his father, who worked for the town 35 years, including 27 years as Police Chief.

Councilmember Frankie Mabry moved to dedicate the entire building; Curtis Bray seconded. The minutes record James W. Trott and Stokeley Pound voting in favor and Thomas E. Scott voting against. The record also notes Mr. Scott’s objection that the building houses EMS and Fire as well as police and that a previous discussion had recommended placing a plaque in the police department instead of dedicating the whole building. The motion is recorded as carried in the minutes.

The minutes do not specify plaque text, installation schedule, or whether EMS and Fire leadership were consulted; those operational details are not recorded and would require follow-up with the Town Clerk or Police Department.