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Mission council extends municipal‑court amnesty and OKs three‑month contract for interim city attorney
Summary
Council expanded a municipal-court amnesty to include March and April 2026 and, following executive session, approved a three‑month contract with Jones Gowigan for city‑attorney services with a 30‑day out clause (vote 4–1).
The Mission City Council unanimously approved a temporary municipal-court amnesty, then expanded it to cover March and April 2026, and later authorized a three‑month contract for interim city‑attorney services following executive session.
City staff proposed a temporary amnesty program for municipal warrants to encourage voluntary appearances and payment; the resolution said warrant fees would be waived upon payment of underlying violation amounts and stated the amnesty would be effective immediately through the selected period. Judge and staff noted that many residents use the early weeks of such amnesties to resolve outstanding matters. Council amended the program on the floor to include March and April and approved the measure; the resolution was recorded as Resolution 2044.
After a closed executive session, council voted 4–1 to enter into a three‑month contract with the law firm Jones Gowigan to provide city‑attorney services, with a 30‑day out clause and immediate start. The motion and vote were taken in open session after the executive session concluded.
Next steps: Municipal court staff will implement the amnesty outreach; the city manager and legal staff will finalize the interim attorney contract terms and begin transition work.
