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Hawthorne council appoints David L. Casares as city attorney, councilmember abstains
Summary
The Hawthorne City Council voted to adopt Resolution 8583 appointing David L. Casares as city attorney with a three‑year employment agreement and a $285,000 annual salary; one councilmember abstained amid public concerns about impartiality.
The Hawthorne City Council voted to adopt Resolution 8583 on Jan. 27, 2026, appointing David L. Casares as city attorney and approving a three‑year employment agreement that runs through Jan. 27, 2029. Special counsel Kevin Ennis summarized the agreement to the council, saying the salary would remain at $285,000 — the same amount Casares was paid as interim city attorney and the same salary as the former city attorney — and that the contract includes standard benefits, CalPERS employer contributions, leave accruals, an annual performance evaluation and severance provisions equivalent to the prior city attorney (six months plus up to an additional six…
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