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Clinton County hires outside counsel to defend Article 78 challenge over Plattsburgh police appointment
Summary
The legislature authorized hiring Fisher, Bassett, Muldowney & McArdle LLP at a municipal rate to represent the county in an Article 78 proceeding challenging a police chief appointment; county attorney Jackie reported conflicts prevented internal counsel from representing the county.
The Clinton County Legislature on June 25 approved contracting with the Malone law firm of Fisher, Bassett, Muldowney & McArdle LLP to represent the county in an Article 78 proceeding challenging the appointment of a City of Plattsburgh police chief.
County Attorney Jackie told legislators that an Article 78 petition was filed and contended the…
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