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City launches national search for next City Attorney, Mosaic Public Partners to lead process

Grand Rapids City Commission · December 2, 2025
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The commission engaged Mosaic Public Partners to run a three‑phase recruitment for the next City Attorney: candidate profile development in December, outreach/recruiting in early 2026, and a selection process targeted for March–April. Commissioners pressed Mosaic on Michigan bar reciprocity, advertising strategy and community engagement.

Interim HR leader Ovel Barby told the commission Dec. 2 that the city has engaged Mosaic Public Partners to lead a comprehensive recruitment for the next City Attorney. Greg Nelson of Mosaic outlined a three‑phase search: develop a candidate profile in December, conduct outreach and recruiting in January–February, and run the selection process in March with a target appointment in April.

Nelson said the profile phase will include one‑on‑one meetings with each commissioner and with key staff…

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