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Washington Today
By the People, for the People
Washington to Swear in New Firefighter at City Council Meeting
Mayor David Rhoads to officiate ceremony before regular council session
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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The city of Washington, Indiana will swear in its newest firefighter, Connor Brown, during a ceremony on Monday evening just prior to the regular Washington Common Council meeting. The swearing-in will take place at City Hall on Harned Avenue before the 6:30 p.m. council session, which will be followed by a Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
Why it matters
The addition of a new firefighter is an important event for the city, as it helps maintain public safety staffing levels. The city council meetings also provide a forum for discussing local issues and making decisions that impact the community.
The details
After the swearing-in ceremony, the Washington Common Council will hold its regular meeting, followed by the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. One of the items on the agenda is a request to close Northeast 6th Street in early April for a Washington High School robotics competition.
- The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Monday, March 10, 2026 just prior to the 6:30 p.m. Washington Common Council meeting.
- The Washington Common Council meeting and Board of Public Works and Safety meeting will follow the swearing-in ceremony on Monday evening.
- The Daviess County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 at 9 a.m. at the Daviess County Government Center.
The players
David Rhoads
The mayor of Washington, Indiana who will officiate the swearing-in ceremony for the new firefighter.
Connor Brown
The newest firefighter being sworn in to the Washington Fire Department.
Washington Common Council
The city council that will hold its regular meeting following the swearing-in ceremony.
Board of Public Works and Safety
The board that will meet after the city council meeting to discuss local issues.
Daviess County Commissioners
The county commissioners who will meet on Tuesday to discuss highway updates, contract amendments, payroll and claims, and other county business.
What’s next
The Washington Common Council will vote on the request to close Northeast 6th Street for the high school robotics competition during their meeting on Monday evening.
The takeaway
The swearing-in of a new firefighter is an important public safety milestone for the city of Washington, while the upcoming city council and county commissioner meetings provide opportunities for local leaders to address community needs and make decisions that impact residents.
