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City attorney candidate introduces herself; council moves interim legal engagement to council business

5936520 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Carrie Richter of Bateman Seidel introduced herself as an available interim city attorney while the city prepares an RFP for permanent counsel. Council moved the interim‑engagement item into council business and discussed timing and next steps; staff said it will issue an RFP and return to council with options.

Carrie Richter, an attorney with Bateman Seidel, introduced herself to the Estacada City Council and described municipal and land‑use experience she said spans about 22 years, including long service to Oregon City and several smaller Oregon municipalities.

Richter’s presentation and council action

Richter told the council she and her associate, Melissa Ryan, represent multiple Oregon cities and offered interim coverage while the city prepares a formal request for proposals to select permanent legal counsel. Richter described her practice as municipal and land‑use law, including experience in LUBA (Land Use Board of…

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