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Titusville council names Michael Rodriguez top choice for city attorney; Scott McHenry second
Summary
After interviews with four finalists, the Titusville City Council on July 12 ranked Michael Rodriguez as its first choice and Scott McHenry second; human resources will negotiate terms and present a formal appointment at the July 22 meeting.
The Titusville City Council on July 12 ranked Michael Rodriguez as its top choice to become the city attorney and Scott McHenry as the council’s second choice, following a special meeting in which members interviewed four finalists.
City Manager (unnamed) opened the special meeting by explaining its purpose: “the purpose of this special meeting is to evaluate the applications for the position of city attorney,” and each finalist was interviewed in public for about 30 minutes, the manager said. Council members then discussed candidates and held a roll-call vote that approved the Rodriguez/McHenry ranking 3–2.
Why it matters: The city attorney advises the council on land use, litigation strategy, contracts and legal compliance; the choice affects how the city manages litigation risk, outsources outside counsel and prepares council members for quasi‑judicial land‑use hearings.
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