Chief Moya sworn in, pinned at Gainesville City Hall

Nov 21, 2024 8:45 pm
Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya gets pinned by his wife at a City Hall ceremony.
Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya gets pinned by his wife at a City Hall ceremony.
Photo by Seth Johnson

Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya was sworn into office on Thursday evening at City Hall, with a packed room of law enforcement representatives to lend their support.  

Moya said he’s honored to accept the position and wants to see what the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) becomes. He said he hopes the department unites and creates its history together. 

“My position will come and go,” Moya said. “I’m here for a snapshot in time before someone else takes the reins, and so what’s left is the organization.”   

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Moya served as assistant police chief before he was selected after a national search. City Manager Cynthia Curry and Mayor Harvey Ward have stated their support for Moya as he leads the department.  

Chief Nelson Moya and his family with city officials at his swearing-in ceremony.
Photo by Seth Johnson Chief Nelson Moya and his family with city officials at his swearing-in ceremony.

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    Seth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter based in Gainesville. He earned a degree in journalism and mass communication and served as editor-in-chief of his school newspaper. Seth is a bookworm and chess nerd, but he tempers these activities by playing sports and biking.

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Cynthia Binder

Congratulations 🎊

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