From left, Atty. Danny Thomas of Warren, Law Director Greg …

Special to The Vindicator | published: April 9, 2009

From left, Atty. Danny Thomas of Warren, Law Director Greg Hicks, Safety Service Director Doug Franklin and Mayor Michael O'Brien discuss the agreement with the city John Mandopoulos signed with the city on Wednesday. Mandopoulos, chief since December 2000, agreed to step down immediately and remain on sick leave until Aug. 10, when his retirement begins. Mandopoulos is 61 years old.