Topeka city manager Brent Trout announces his resignation end of 2021 cjonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cjonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Former police chief Bill Cochran’s retirement didn’t last long. Cochran was named chief of staff for the city manager Wednesday morning, months after he retired as chief of the Topeka Police Department.
“Bill is a well-qualified person to fulfill this newly created position in our government structure,” said City Manager Brent Trout in a Wednesday morning news release. “In addition to his education and experience, Bill Cochran has strong community ties that will help facilitate the duties of his new role.”
The chief of staff will help with with strategic focus and operations efficiencies to best use resources.