Add $125,000 to law firm contract defending police lawsuits
In Plain English
McNamara law firm currently defends Richmond in 4 police misconduct lawsuits filed by residents. The city signed the original contract in March 2021 and has added funding twice before. If approved, total spending on this firm rises from $420,000 to $545,000.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved additional funding for the law firm defending Richmond in four police misconduct lawsuits, increasing the total contract value from $420,000 to $545,000. This $125,000 increase will allow McNamara, Ambacher, Wheeler, Hirsig & Gray to continue representing the city in ongoing litigation filed by residents. The firm has been handling these cases since the original contract was signed in March 2021, and this marks the third time the city has added more funding. This was a routine contract amendment passed as part of the consent calendar without discussion.
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