Talvy's enforcement of ordinances members of the new administration considered unfair was a catalyst for the new officials running for office in the first place. Once they were elected, it was almost assured Talvy would be out of the marshal's office for good.

Escapule announced his decision to demote Talvy to deputy in the last minutes of his final city council meeting on Nov. 9. This assured Talvy would stick around, but it left many wondering if such a political move was legal.

City Attorney Randy Bays says that it is, after a review he carried out within a week of the meeting.

Currently Talvy is on as a deputy marshal taking administrative leave.

Talvy, at the moment, intends to stick around while waiting to hear about other job opportunities. "I've got a family to support," he said. He cannot afford to be unemployed at the moment and he wants to be of service. "The biggest thing I care about is the community."

If Talvy does return, Cloud will put him to work as he would any other deputy.
"I have no problems supervising him," Cloud said.

It would also mean Cloud's latest hire would be laid off, as there is only enough funding for a few positions.

For Cloud, losing his last hire is both good and bad.

"You like to have experienced people, but you also want the drive and ambition of a new officer," he said. "In a perfect world it would be nice to keep them both."