John Bennett, finishing a term as Burleson County Precinct 4 constable, has been hired as the City of Somerville’s new police chief.
The city council unanimously approved the hiring on a 4-0 vote at their Tuesday, Dec. 10, meeting following a brief executive session.
Alderman Jeff Schoppe did not attend the meeting.
Bennett was offered a three-year contract at $64,000 annually and accepted, City Admi…