At its last meeting, the Lakeport City Council voted to approve a contract that would have Bob Hall and Associates commence a search for a new Police Chief to succeed Chief Brad Rasmussen, who retires later this year and who will be running for District 4 Supervisor. The contract with Hall and Associates is for $27,000.00. The contract will begin Feb. 1st and run through the end of the year 2025. This will be the first search for a new chief in almost 2 decades.