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Wellington trustees interview town attorney candidate Carl Conley and signal decision to begin negotiations
Summary
At a March 17 work session, the Wellington Town Board interviewed attorney Carl Conley of Dietz and Davis about municipal, water and land-use law. After questions on CORA, TABOR, metro districts and litigation risk, trustees indicated informal consensus to direct staff to begin contract negotiations.
Wellington — The Wellington Town Board completed an interview of attorney Carl Conley on March 17 and indicated it would advise staff to begin contract negotiations with Conley's firm, Dietz and Davis, to serve as town attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Mason opened the work session and said the board had directed staff earlier to accept applications for town attorney candidates. Conley described a long municipal practice focused on water law and planning and zoning and said he has represented both statutory and home-rule clients across Colorado, emphasizing a collaborative relationship with staff and trustees.
"I see your town attorney as obviously an advocate for the town, but also a member of your team," Conley said, describing a practice of preparing short memos for trustees, staying current on case…
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