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Press Release2025-12-12

Honoring Saint Paul Fire Chief Butch Inks

Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DMN-4 · Representative
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Honoring Saint Paul Fire Chief Butch Inks

<span>Honoring Saint Paul Fire Chief Butch Inks</span> <div class="evo-article__body"><p><span>Ms. McCollum: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished career of St.&nbsp;Paul Fire Department Chief Butch Inks on his retirement after than more than 40 years of steadfast service to the City of Saint Paul, including 31 years of dedication to public safety as a Firefighter and Chief of the Saint Paul Fire Department.</span></p></div> <span><span>Evan.Holmes@ma…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-12-12T10:25:36-05:00" title="Friday, December 12, 2025 - 10:25">Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:25</time> </span> <div class="col-auto">December 12, 2025 </div>
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