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Decatur reappoints city attorney, approves board appointments; resolution confirming executive session passes with abstentions
Summary
The commission authorized a contract with the law firm 'Wilson, Morton and Downs' and reappointed Irene Vander Els as city attorney, approved multiple board appointments, and passed a resolution confirming a Dec. 15 executive session (two abstentions). A resident praised city staff for coordinating the Walk for Peace event.
The Decatur City Commission on Jan. 5 authorized the city manager to enter into an agreement with the law firm "Wilson, Morton and Downs" to provide legal services and designated Irene Vander Els to continue serving as city attorney. The recommendation noted Vander Els has served as city attorney since January 2025.
During discussion a commissioner acknowledged community concerns that the same firm represents both the city and the Decatur city schools and said the…
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