East Canton council appoints Andrea Mixon as full‑time police officer

The Village of East Canton Village Council approved a resolution on April 15, 2024, appointing Andrea Mixon as a full‑time police officer effective April 21, 2024, at an hourly rate of $20 and with a one‑year probationary period. The resolution (R 20246) directs the village fiscal officer to take the administrative steps necessary to effect the appointment.

The police chief, who presented the safety report at the meeting, asked the council to approve Mixon’s hiring, saying the department needs additional staff after a recent departure and that Mixon had previously worked for the department and intends to remain. "I would ask council to approve the hiring of Andrea Mixon as a full‑time employee," the chief said during the safety report.

The resolution text in the meeting record notes Mixon had served previously as a full‑time officer, had returned from out of state service, and would receive the standard benefits set forth in the village employee handbook. Council discussion focused on staffing levels and shift coverage; the chief said current part‑time staffing and pending vacancies had made full‑time coverage important to maintain public safety services.

No vote tally was shown in the transcript excerpt; the minutes indicate the resolution was adopted and the fiscal officer authorized to complete hiring paperwork and payroll updates. The appointment is effective April 21, 2024.