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City attorney reports two settlements totaling $455,000; public asks for transparency
Summary
The city attorney reported two closed‑session settlements finalized in December — $250,000 to a former city manager and $205,000 to a former planning director. Public commenters raised concerns about taxpayer costs and asked council to reduce settlement payouts and increase transparency.
The Santa Rosa city attorney reported two settlements finalized in December that together total $455,000. Both were reported during the council meeting’s open session litigation update.
The attorney said the city paid $250,000 to former City Manager Marrakisha Smith in exchange for a full release of claims related to confidential employment matters; according to the attorney the payment was not a separation agreement and discussions began after…
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