Hire attorney Maggie Stern for police gang injunction and code enforcement cases

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In Plain English

The Police Department needs specialized legal help with civil gang injunctions and code enforcement cases. These cases require expertise beyond what the city attorney's office typically handles. If approved, Stern provides dedicated legal support for police operations targeting gang activity and property violations.

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Votes

Approve contract with Maggie W. Stern for legal services

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved a contract with attorney Maggie W. Stern to provide specialized legal services for the Police Department. Stern will handle civil gang injunctions and code enforcement cases that require expertise beyond what the city attorney's office typically provides. This gives police dedicated legal support for operations targeting gang activity and property violations. The contract amount was not specified in the agenda materials.

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