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Millville reappoints municipal attorney Brock D. Russell in 4-1 vote after public pleas
Summary
The Millville City Commission voted 4-1 on Jan. 21, 2025, to reappoint Brock D. Russell, Esquire, as municipal attorney. The decision followed multiple public comments urging the commission to retain Russell for continuity and staff-level concerns about cost and staffing arrangements.
The Millville City Commission voted 4-1 on Jan. 21, 2025, to appoint Brock D. Russell, Esquire, as municipal attorney, restoring him to an employee role after debate about cost and staffing.
Supporters told the commission Russell’s experience and institutional knowledge made him the best choice. “Brock is a professional, trustworthy, and a man of good character, and has my greatest respect,” said Laura Burns, a former assistant city clerk, during the public comment period.
The reappointment came after multiple residents spoke at the meeting in favor of retaining Russell. Sherman Taylor, a longtime Millville resident and former city employee, said he had known Russell “for most of my life” and called him an “outstanding gentleman.” Robert M. Quaid, a former commissioner,…
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