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Council confirms Michael R. Ochsner Jr. as city attorney after tied roll call and mayoral tiebreaker
Summary
The council approved Michael R. Ochsner Jr. as city attorney effective Jan. 5, 2026. The roll call produced a split vote; after a 4-4 division the mayor cast the deciding vote in favor and administered the oath.
The council considered Item F5 and voted to approve Michael R. Ochsner Jr. as city attorney effective Jan. 5, 2026. The motion to approve the appointment was moved and seconded and the roll call produced split results.
After the tally produced an even division, the mayor broke the tie and cast a vote in favor of confirming Ochsner. The mayor spoke in support of the appointment, saying he had confidence in the nominee and then administered the oath; the council recorded the motion as passed.
The transcript records the roll-call exchange, with several members voting "nay" and others "aye," followed by the mayor—s tie-breaking vote. No amendments or conditions on the appointment were recorded during the meeting.
What happens next: Ochsner—s appointment becomes effective on the stated date and the City will complete any formal onboarding as required by municipal procedure.
