In a 6-0 vote on Aug. 9, Bexley City Council confirmed the appointment of Gary Lewis as the city’s new police chief − the first African-American to hold the position, city officials said.

Gary Lewis has been selected as Bexley’s new police chief. City Council members and Mayor Ben Kessler announced the hiring July 21 at Bexley City Hall.

His appointment is subject to full council approval on 17 July, he was previously the council’s director of finance and corporate services. Commenting on being appointed to the role permanently, he ...