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Parish attorney warns cuts would force layoffs but says legal work has saved parish millions
Summary
Parish Attorney Greg Rome told the council proposed cuts could eliminate at least eight attorneys and stressed that the office has produced large liability savings and generated revenue from settlements and collections; he said some positions may qualify for opioid-settlement funding.
Parish Attorney Greg Rome told the Metro Council that his office will face deep budgetary pressure under the proposed 2026 plan and that he may need to cut at least eight attorneys (the budget book suggests up to 16). He warned the council that the quality of legal advice and the office—s ethical obligations cannot suffer even as the office pursues cuts.
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