Kenny Kavanaugh announced Thursday he is no longer leading the Jeffersonville Police Department, after more than 10 years in the role.

The longtime chief told reporters at a news conference the change comes amid struggles with police contract negotiations, and as the city prepares for the impacts of Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 1.

That’s a piece of major tax overhaul legislation passed this year that will change what municipalities and other taxing units can collect in tax revenue.

Kavanaugh said he met with Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore Thursday afternoon. Not long after, he announced his departure as chief, and said he plans to stay on as captain.

When asked by reporters if the mayor asked or told him to step down, he said the meeting included discussion on the challenges of the leg

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