Missouri City Police Chief Mike Berezin, who has served with the Missouri Police Department for more than 34 years, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
In the last legislative session, state Sen. Louise Lucas unsuccessfully sought legislation asking for the charter change. During a work session last month, councilman Mark Whitaker requested that the city try again.
Portsmouth City Council members met with state legislators last week to discuss the city’s legislative agenda for the 2023 session. State lawmakers will return to Richmond in January for a short legislative session.