Hire attorney for police code enforcement and drug house cases
In Plain English
The city needs specialized legal help for police work involving property violations and drug houses. The 7-month contract runs from December 2007 through June 2008. If approved, the city pays attorney Trisha Aljoe $75,000 for these legal services.
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Votes
Approve the contract
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved a $75,000 contract with attorney Trisha Aljoe to provide specialized legal services for police work involving property violations and drug houses. The 7-month contract runs from December 2007 through June 2008 and will help the city handle legal issues related to problem properties. The council approved the contract in a divided vote of 6-2, with Councilmembers McLaughlin and Butt voting against and Councilmember Thurmond abstaining. This means residents will pay $75,000 for outside legal expertise to support police enforcement efforts against problematic properties.
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