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City attorney tells council caseload rose to about 800 cases; assistant attorney to leave
Summary
City attorney Randall McKeown told the Cedar City Council his office now closes roughly 800 criminal matters a year, driven by more misdemeanors and domestic-violence cases; he said assistant attorney 'Carl' is leaving, citing housing affordability, and staff recruitment is underway.
Randall McKeown, the city attorney, told the Cedar City Council that his office has seen a shift in its criminal caseload and staffing pressures.
"Provide exceptional, ethical, and effective legal counsel to city leadership, defend the city's interest and integrity, and uphold the law to serve our community and balancing risk with the desire to to move forward," McKeown said as he summarized the office's mission and work.
McKeown said the city attorney's office currently ends roughly 800 criminal cases a year, up from the…
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