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Hawthorne council appoints David Casares as interim city attorney after closed session
Summary
Following a closed session, Hawthorne City Council appointed David Casares as interim city attorney on a 4–1 vote; outside counsel announced the appointment with Councilmember Reyes English recorded voting no.
The Hawthorne City Council appointed David Casares as interim city attorney following closed‑session deliberations on Nov. 12, 2025.
Outside counsel reported to the council that the appointment was made in closed session by a 4–1 vote, with Councilmember Reyes English recorded voting no. The appointment was described as direction to staff; the city attorney thanked the council and pledged to provide legal advice and support to the city while serving in the interim role.
City staff said the appointment followed discussions authorized under Government Code sections cited on the agenda for public‑employee appointment and labor negotiations. Councilmembers welcomed Casares and noted his familiarity with city work; outside counsel and the clerk recorded the closed‑session announcement but did not provide additional public details on the deliberations due to the confidential nature of personnel matters.
The council did not immediately set a timeline for a permanent city attorney recruitment; staff indicated usual next steps would include onboarding, conflict reviews, and periodic updates to the council.
