Mesa has a new police chief and it may take people a little time not to confuse him with the new city manager: both have the same last name – although they are not related.
Executive Assistant Chief Dan Butler takes the job July 1, succeeding Chief Ken Cost, who is retiring after more than 30 years of service.
A 25-year veteran of the force, Butler was appointed by new City Manager Scott Butler, who was effusive in praising the man he appointed to be Mesa’s top cop…