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Carlsbad council moves to meet in closed sessions on two lawsuits and possible new litigation

2159104 · January 28, 2025
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Summary

At a council meeting, the City of Carlsbad announced three closed sessions to consult with legal counsel on two existing lawsuits—Davenport v. City of Carlsbad and Volandy v. City of Carlsbad—and to consider initiating one new case, citing Government Code section 54956.9.

The Carlsbad City Council announced three closed sessions at its meeting to consult with legal counsel on two ongoing lawsuits and to consider initiating litigation in one additional case, a staff member said.

All five council members were present when the item was announced: Council Member Shinn, Council Member Burkholder, Council Member Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem Battelle and Mayor Blackburn.

A staff member summarized the closed-session items: “The first closed session is…

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