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Council approves Nina Cook as Vancouver city attorney
Summary
The Vancouver City Council approved the appointment of Nina Cook as the city's next city attorney after the city manager recommended her for the role.
The Vancouver City Council on Monday approved the appointment of Nina Cook as the city’s next city attorney after the city manager recommended her to fill the role.
City Manager Lawn recommended Cook’s appointment and the council moved to approve. Councilors called for the question and the motion passed by voice vote; the meeting record does not show a roll-call tally.
Council remarks were brief. After the vote councilors offered congratulations and welcomed Cook to the post.
Why it matters: The city attorney provides legal advice to the mayor and council and represents the city in legal matters; a confirmed appointment fills the office’s leadership slot and positions staff to proceed with pending legal and land-use work.
Ending: The council's approval concluded with brief congratulatory remarks; no additional action was recorded on the appointment during the meeting.
