Comments on: Sheriff-Elect Simmons Names Retiring PPD Chief Tommi Lyter As ECSO Chief Deputy

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:24:26 +0000

I see nothing wrong with taking care of one’s friends, but I would have attempted to be more discrete.

This is a little direct, a little too soon, a little to blatant.

I would have exercised greater discretion and have gradually eased my friend into that position, but over a period of time, for to avoid the attention that this has drew/drawn.

Personally; as long as they are not bothering me, I could care less what they do.

By: Smh

Smh — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:54:44 +0000

@stumpknocker
They did go to FRS for new employees. All the prior employees had the option to stay in the city retirement system.

I second hiring David Alexander. He’s a good man and would be great for community relations.

By: Mr Metoo

Mr Metoo — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:54:16 +0000

Hire David Alexander as a community liaison or something dealing with the public. He would be an asset. Seems ike a nice guy and has the experience.

By: Stumpknocker

Stumpknocker — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:35:09 +0000

@SMH I believe a few years ago the city went to the state retirement plan.

By: darrell

darrell — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:13:09 +0000

Look out for metro government.

By: SMH

SMH — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:49:39 +0000

Lyter going to the county is not double dipping. The city retirement is literally city retirement while the county is FRS. The two retirement systems are completely separate. I’m sure all the military people on here understand, when they retire from service, go get a new job and get another retirement, it’s the same concept. It’s a very smart move for Lyter and you would think the county residents would want ECSO to have qualified staff…

Also, PPD does not have automatic tag readers on any cars so that’s misinformation. Hopefully the city will not become part of ECSO, it functions just fine the way it is now. If the mayor has two brain cells to rub together, he will promote DC Christman to the chief position.

By: becks

becks — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:44:43 +0000

Working and earning a pension for two different jobs isn’t double dipping.
Some of us need to ‘double dip’ on that education though

By: Alex32514

Alex32514 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:11:23 +0000

He’s not doing anything differently than someone who retires from the military and then gets another job, it’s a smart financial and career move. The CoP position is controlled by the mayor (an idiot).
That said, I’m unimpressed by PPD; They are rude, not at all friendly to the citizen, unprofessional, and lazy. Lord only knows what bozo the impotent mayor will tap to fill the position.

By: fisherman

fisherman — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:09:44 +0000

I guess if they found out I’m a triple dipper they would be really mad. I earned every penny of the money. This hiring of friends/family happens in every business it’s not what you know it’s who you know that counts. Those posting negative comments on this matter ask yourself if you ever helped anyone you know get a job.

By: James G.

James G. — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:50:13 +0000

In order to make a living, I’ll be having to keep working when I retire. I’ll be forced out after 30 years and I can’t afford anything on just my pension so Chief Lyter continuing to work us a blessing for our community. I’m thankful we will have a Sheriff and Chief with a great deal of experience. Sounds like a win win for us and too bad the Mayor will continue to drive people away.