City Attorney

The City Attorney plays a very important role in:

• Providing basic advise to the city council and staff
• Interpreting how the law applies to current or proposed ordinances, policies, programs and activities
• Prosecuting violations of city ordinances, such as zoning, nuisance or traffic laws
• Drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, administrative policies, and other legal documents; reviewing rough draft of ordinances and resolutions prepared by city staff
• Attending meetings and answering inquiries from council members, staff or citizens
• Generally representing the city in lawsuits initialed by or against the city.