The Florence Town Council voted to approve a three-year employment agreement with Robert Wingo to serve as the town attorney, effective November 2025 through Nov. 28, 2028, and authorized a budget transfer of $28,050.03 from the general capital fund to the general fund to cover compensation needs.

Council members said Wingo performed strongly during the interview process and highlighted specialties the town needs. One council member praised outgoing or interim counsel for steady service during the transition. The authorization included direction for the mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the town.

A motion to approve the employment agreement was made and seconded on the floor; council voted to approve the contract during the meeting. The meeting record includes no roll-call tally of individual votes.

Speakers discussing the appointment included Mayor Keith Eaton and multiple council members who participated in the interview process; the council asked staff to complete execution of the written agreement and to manage necessary budget transfers.