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Parish attorney warns cuts will force layoffs in legal office; opioid settlement discussed as potential relief
Summary
Parish Attorney Greg Rome told council his office will face significant cuts — he estimated at least eight attorney positions may be lost — and urged the council to consider opioid settlement and other revenue options to shore up legal services and outside‑counsel needs.
Parish Attorney Greg Rome told the Metro Council that his office is facing deep budget cuts and that he is evaluating staff reductions to meet the proposed 2026 appropriation. "I'm probably gonna have to at least cut 8 lawyers," Rome said, adding that the budget book suggests a cut of 16 and that staffing choices are under review.
Rome highlighted the office’s role in revenue generation and risk mitigation. City…
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