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Portsmouth council names Derek Challenger interim city attorney effective Nov. 7
Summary
Portsmouth City Council voted 7-0 to appoint Derek Challenger as interim city attorney effective Nov. 7, 2025, at an annual salary of $192,500. The appointment followed council action to add the item to the agenda.
The Portsmouth City Council appointed Derek Challenger as interim city attorney beginning Nov. 7, 2025, at a salary of $192,500 per the motion approved Oct. 28.
Councilman Hugo moved to add the appointment to the agenda; council approved adding the item and then voted to appoint Challenger, with the clerk recording the vote as adopted 7‑0. No public comment or extended discussion about qualifications occurred on the record during the meeting.
The appointment is effective Nov. 7, 2025, and will be administered by the city manager’s office and human resources.
