Hooper City Council holds Q&A with finalists for city legal services; decision expected Sept. 18

At a Sept. 10 work meeting, the Hooper City Council held a question‑and‑answer session with two finalists for the city—s legal services contract, saying it hopes to name a firm at its next regular meeting on Sept. 18.

The session followed the retirement of the city—s attorney, Reed, and the hiring of Brandon Miles as the city—s prosecutor. The two finalists, attorneys Darren Curtis and Matt Wilson, presented their firms— municipal experience and answered council questions about fees, scope of work and transition arrangements.

Why it matters: The city needs a legal services provider to advise on ordinances, developer agreements, hearings and other municipal matters. The finalists discussed criminal prosecution arrangements tied to Hooper—s justice court, code enforcement authority and training for officials — areas council members flagged as recurring issues.

Curtis and Wilson described their municipal experience and how they would staff Hooper. Curtis said he can "stay and help as much as" necessary during a transition and called out his experience…