City Attorney

Advising the City on Legal Matters

Appointed by the mayor and working for and reporting to the city, our attorney:

• Provides legal advice to the mayor, council, departments and boards
• Drafts and reviews leases, ordinances, deeds, bonds, resolutions, contracts and other documents
• Represents the city in litigation, administrative hearings and other legal matters
• Helps negotiate complex agreements
• Conducts legal research, renders opinions and interprets existing laws
• Attends City Council, Board of Works, Redevelopment Commission and other meetings, as necessary
• Institutes proceedings needed to protect city and/or public rights