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Corporation counsel nominee Dana Viola reported out for adoption; office relocation and temporary basement repairs discussed

2304476 · February 13, 2025
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Dana Viola, corporation counsel designate, told the committee her office is currently in temporary quarters while a pipe issue is fixed; staff and files are scheduled to move Feb. 28 with a new location expected in March.

The committee reported out for adoption the nomination of Dana Viola to serve as corporation counsel. Viola told members the department has been working from temporary locations while repairs are made to its usual office space.

Viola said the department’s temporary basement location is dry but requires a long-term pipe repair. She said about a dozen core staff remain in the temporary quarters while the rest of the department teleworks or uses other city locations. Viola told the committee the department has scheduled moving its furniture, files and supplies starting Feb. 28 with the move expected to take about six days and the department occupying a new location in March.

Councilmember Tupelo thanked Viola for her office’s responsiveness on legal questions the council has raised. The committee chair recommended the nomination be reported out for adoption.