Leaders may decide to keep or remove plaque honoring late Kemah police chief at Nassau Bay dog park

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Monday, November 13, 2023
Nassau Bay City Council may decide on the controversy over a memorial plaque that honors late Kemah Police Chief Chris Reed
A newly-appointed park board member, Mike Barrett, wants the plaque removed because his 9-year-old son was attacked by Reed's dog in 2011.

NASSAU BAY, Texas (KTRK) -- On Monday, leaders could decide to keep or remove a memorial plaque at a dog park in Nassau Bay.

The plaque honors former city manager Chris Reed, who was serving as Kemah's chief of police when he drowned in 2019.

A newly-appointed park board member, Mike Barrett, wants the plaque removed because his son, Jack, was attacked by Reed's dog in 2011.

Jack was 9 years old at the time and suffered deep gashes to his face, neck, and back.

ORIGINAL STORY: Controversy brews over memorial plaque honoring late Kemah police chief at Nassau Bay dog park

At a meeting in October, leaders decided that a subcommittee would come up with a proposal.

The subcommittee will present that proposal to the city council Monday.

SEE ALSO: Community honors life and legacy of Kemah Police Chief Chris Reed