Hire law firm to serve as interim city attorney for 6 months
In Plain English
The city needs temporary legal leadership while searching for a permanent city attorney. The agreement runs from December 2021 through June 2022 at a cost of $380,000. Dave Aleshire from the hired firm becomes the interim city attorney during this period.
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Votes
Approve the agreement
4 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The city hired Aleshire and Wynder law firm to provide temporary legal leadership while searching for a permanent city attorney. The $380,000 agreement runs from December 2021 through June 2022, with Dave Aleshire serving as interim city attorney during this period. The council approved the contract in a divided 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Martinez and Bates opposing and Vice Mayor Johnson absent. This represents a departure from the usual pattern for Martinez and Bates, who typically support contract approvals at rates above 87%.
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Public Comments
1 public comment (1 written)
- Cordell HindlerEmail
Community Discussion
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