Hire law firm to defend lawsuit challenging beverage tax
In Plain English
A community coalition sued Richmond in federal court over the city's beverage tax. The city needs outside legal help because the case requires specialized federal litigation experience. If approved, Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai represents Richmond in court.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approved the legal services agreement with Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai, LLP
4 aye · 2 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will hire the law firm Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai to defend the city against a federal lawsuit challenging its beverage tax. The city needs outside attorneys because the case requires specialized federal litigation experience that city staff lacks. In a divided 4-2 vote, the council approved the legal services agreement, with members Bates and Boozé voting against it. The lawsuit was filed by a community coalition opposing the beverage tax.
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