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Fountain Hills council selects Lesota firm to negotiate town‑attorney contract amid split vote
Summary
After interviews and debate, council voted 5–2 to direct the town manager to negotiate a contract with the Lesota firm and Jen Wright to serve as town attorney; the choice drew objections from some members who preferred a large regional firm.
The Fountain Hills Town Council voted 5–2 to direct the town manager to negotiate a contract with the Lesota law firm (Tim Lesota) and associate Jen Wright to serve as the town attorney, after a contentious discussion about procurement history and candidate qualifications.
Why it matters: The town attorney is the council’s primary legal advisor and represents the town in litigation and transactional matters. Council members split over whether to hire a smaller, litigation‑experienced firm with local ties or a large…
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