(KMZA)--Marysville has a new police chief.

Marysville City Administrator Austin St. John on Tuesday announced the appointment of Assistant Chief Matt Simpson to the position. 

Simpson, who had been serving as interim chief, assumed the post immediately.

He was among two candidates interviewed earlier this month for the position.  A third candidate withdrew from consideration.

The position has been vacant since former chief Todd Ackerman was fired in September.