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Estacada council interviews two law firms for city attorney role; deliberation set for Oct. 13

5936534 · September 8, 2025
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Two firms that served as interim counsel, Bateman Seidel (Carrie Richter and Melissa Ryan) and Cable Huston (Laura Westmeyer), were interviewed in a work session; council scheduled deliberation and a public Q&A for its Oct. 13 meeting.

Estacada ' The City Council interviewed representatives from two law firms seeking the city attorney position and set a timetable for deliberation and community Q&A.

The council heard from Carrie Richter and Melissa ("Missy") Ryan of Bateman Seidel and from Laura Westmeyer of Cable Huston. Both firms have been serving in interim or special-counsel roles for Estacada. Melanie, the city meeting facilitator, reminded the council the city had issued a request for proposals and received proposals from Bateman Seidel and Cable Huston.

Carrie Richter, who previously served…

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