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 approved a $380,000 contract with the law firm Aleshire and Wynder to provide interim city attorney services from December 2021 through June 2022. This temporary arrangement gives the city legal leadership while officials search for a permanent city attorney, with Dave Aleshire from the firm serving as the interim attorney. The council passed the agreement in a divided 4-2 vote, with Councilmembers Bates and Martinez voting against it. Vice Mayor Johnson was absent despite seconding the motion.
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