Hire attorney for $175,000 to handle police code enforcement cases
In Plain English
The Police Department needs legal help with code enforcement violations, problem properties with drug activity, and other legal issues. The city hired attorney Trisha Aljoe for these services in previous years. If approved, she continues this work for one year at $175,000 total cost.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
End debate
3 aye · 3 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The council failed to end debate on a $175,000 contract to hire attorney Trisha Aljoe for police legal services in a tied 3-3 vote, with Councilmember Myrick absent. This means discussion will continue on whether to retain Aljoe to handle code enforcement violations and legal issues involving problem properties with drug activity. Councilmembers Beckles, Butt, and Mayor McLaughlin voted to end debate, while Bates, Boozé, and Rogers voted to keep discussing the matter. The contract would continue work Aljoe has performed for the city in previous years.
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Motion · Official minutes
Approve legal services agreement with Trisha A. Aljoe
4 aye · 2 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a $175,000 contract with attorney Trisha Aljoe to handle legal work for the Police Department in a divided 4-2 vote, with Bates and Boozé dissenting. Aljoe will help with code enforcement violations and properties with drug activity for one year, continuing work she has done for the city previously. This means residents will see continued legal action against problem properties, funded through this specialized legal contract rather than using city staff attorneys.
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