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Polk County approves engagement with outside counsel; county attorney cites privilege in refusing public detail
Summary
The board approved a resolution to hire Weston Craig PLC as outside counsel. A resident asked why the county attorney’s office could not defend the matter; the county attorney said 'professional considerations' and attorney-client privilege prevent further disclosure.
The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to engage Weston Craig PLC as outside counsel.
During public comment, Ray Sears asked about Resolution 33 and the phrase in the text that the county attorney’s office was “unable to defend, due to professional considerations.” Sears asked, “What are the professional…
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