After serving as Johnson Cityâs fire chief for three and a half years, James Stables said he left his role at the city for a job as fire chief in Boynton Beach, Florida, because it was a better opportunity.
âWhile it was a difficult decision to make, it was the best one in the interest of me and my family,â he told the Johnson City Press on Wednesday.
Stables said he didnât want to give the impression that his departure had to do with a departmental conflict with City Manager Pete Peterson.
Johnson City announced in a press release on Dec. 3 that Stables would be leaving effective Jan. 1. Administrative District Chief David Bell assumed the role of interim chief on Dec. 4, and the city has said it hopes to fill the position by March.