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Councilor questions use of outside attorney for Dillsboro Emergency Unit deposition
Summary
A council member asked why the county engaged an Indianapolis attorney in addition to the county attorney for a deposition related to the Dillsboro Emergency Unit, expressing concern about taxpayer cost; officials said outside counsel was recommended when local counsel lacked subject expertise and that bills are public.
During a discussion of county business, Speaker 3 questioned why two attorneys attended a recent deposition involving the Dillsboro Emergency Unit and said residents were concerned about the expense to taxpayers.
Speaker 3 asked for clarification about why the county had both the county attorney and an Indianapolis attorney…
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