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Waukesha council mulls changing city attorney from elected to appointed; proposal halted for now
Summary
A proposal to change the Waukesha city attorney from an elected office to an appointed position drew extended discussion at the Sept. 2 common council meeting before council members voted to discontinue the current ordinance effort.
A proposal to change the Waukesha city attorney from an elected office to an appointed position drew extended discussion at the Common Council meeting on Sept. 2 before council members voted to discontinue the current ordinance effort.
Supporters said appointing the city attorney would broaden the candidate pool beyond residents and allow the council to better vet specialized legal candidates. “I want the largest pool of applicants possible rather than someone who happens to live in the city,” said Alderman Evan Slaven, noting that an appointed hire could allow internal promotion and attract candidates who would not run for election.
Opponents said an elected city attorney provides…
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