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Mayfield council approves Johnson & Yellowhorse as town attorney
Summary
Following interviews, the council recommended and approved switching the town's legal representation to Johnson & Yellowhorse; council members praised the candidate’s experience and availability and authorized staff to move forward with the change.
Council members reported interviewing several attorney candidates and recommended Johnson & Yellowhorse as the town's new legal counsel based on experience, responsiveness and stated availability to respond quickly to urgent matters.
A council member moved to recommend Johnson & Yellowhorse and the motion was seconded. The council approved the change by voice vote; members said the firm represented other nearby municipalities and would provide more timely responsiveness than prior arrangements. No detailed contract terms were finalized at that meeting; staff said they will return with an engagement letter and standard hourly terms for council confirmation.
Council members noted the town will still coordinate with the new attorney on unresolved policy enforcement matters and prior ordinance clarifications.
