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Titusville council names Michael Rodriguez top choice for city attorney; Scott McHenry second
Summary
After interviewing four finalists at a special July 12 meeting, the Titusville City Council voted 3-2 to designate Michael Rodriguez as its top choice for city attorney and Scott McHenry as the second choice. Human Resources will negotiate terms and the council will consider a formal appointment at its July 22 meeting.
The Titusville City Council voted 3-2 July 12 to name Michael Rodriguez its top choice for city attorney, with Scott McHenry designated as the council’s second choice after interviews with four finalists.
City Manager: “The purpose of this special meeting is to evaluate the applications for the position of city attorney,” the city manager said at the start of the session, explaining that council members had met individually with each candidate and would now hear from finalists collectively.
The vote followed several hours of candidate interviews, public comment and council discussion about interview rules and priorities. Council members agreed to a consistent interview format—each council member would ask core questions (two apiece) of each candidate, with follow-ups allowed when a candidate’s answer prompted clarification.
Rodriguez, who introduced himself as Michael Rodriguez, chief deputy city attorney for the City of Palm Bay, told council he brings “28 years experience in local government…
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