Mount Vernon increases police chief salary amid hiring woes, looming retirement

Mount Vernon has increased the salary in its police chief job hunt after two candidates sought higher paying positions.   Current Chief Chris Cammock, who pushed back his date of retirement amid the hiring delay, will remain in the position until a new chief has been chosen to provide onboarding and orientation services, possibly until May 1, he said.   The position's previous salary was $144,288 to $189,873. Mount Vernon City Council decided on Wednesday, Feb