Hire 2 attorneys to help with city lawsuits and court testimony
In Plain English
The city faces ongoing legal cases that require specialized expertise. Robyn Kain and Robert Larson would assist city lawyers with case preparation and testify in court on Richmond's behalf. If approved, these attorneys join the city's legal team for current and future litigation.
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Votes
approve Item H-3 only and allow the new city manager the opportunity to handle any risk management cases
2 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The motion to hire two attorneys for litigation assistance failed with only two council members supporting it. Councilmember Myrick and Mayor McLaughlin wanted to approve hiring just these specific attorneys while letting the new city manager handle other legal matters, but they could not convince their colleagues. The city will need to find another approach to get specialized legal help for its ongoing court cases. This was a routine legal staffing matter that did not involve a specific dollar amount.
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approve both items
4 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond hired two outside attorneys, Robyn Kain and Robert Larson, to help the city's legal team with ongoing lawsuits. The attorneys will assist with case preparation and testify in court on the city's behalf. The council approved the hiring by a 4-1 vote, with Mayor McLaughlin casting the sole dissenting vote and two members absent. This expands the city's legal resources to handle current and future litigation cases that require specialized expertise.
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