A new Forks Police Chief will be in place by Monday, Dec. 5, Mayor Bryon Monohon announced Wednesday, Nov. 8.

He said two police chief candidates toured Forks in October. He said a panel made up of city officials on Tuesday, Nov. 7 held a phone interview with the candidates.

Former Forks Police Chief Doug Price voluntarily stepped down as of Oct. 31. In the interim Forks Police Department officers have “stepped up to the plate” in filling in until a new chief comes on board.

Monohon made the announcement during the West End Business & Professional Association held Wednesday morning, Nov. 8. The group held its weekly meeting at the Forks Community Center.

“The budget is out…and all is well,” he told the business meeting of the 2012 City of Forks Budget. A budget hearing is slated for Monday, Nov. 14 begging at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Forks City Hall.

Monohon said he added a historical touch to the annual budget publication with the addition of photos of Forks from a half century ago.