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Millville commissioners debate reappointment of municipal attorney Brock Russell
Summary
Vice Mayor Watson moved to remove from the table and reappoint Brock Russell as Millville municipal attorney; commissioners exchanged accusations about staff changes and political motives but no formal vote is recorded in the transcript.
Millville Mayor and commissioners debated a resolution to remove item No. 1 from the table and appoint Brock Russell as municipal attorney during the commission's public meeting. Vice Mayor Watson introduced the item and urged commissioners to reappoint Russell, citing his ongoing work for the city and availability for meetings and litigation.
The exchange concerned legal staffing, contracting for paralegal and court-filing work, and whether outside counsel could provide the same service more cheaply. The item matters because the municipal solicitor represents the city in litigation, attends closed sessions and advisory meetings, and because commissioners said staff continuity affects…
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