Council approves Vincent Jungles as Loveland city attorney after public criticism; candidate offers to meet critics

The Loveland City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting to approve an employment agreement naming Vincent Jungles the city’s permanent attorney. The council praised Jungles’ service during an acting role and emphasized expectations for trust and transparency in the city attorney’s office.

Before the vote, several councilors thanked Jungles for his work and said they looked forward to his official service. Councilor Black said Jungles had "regained" trust and called for the office to be rebranded with "trust and transparency." Other councilors said they were impressed with his responsiveness and legal guidance.

During public comment, Linda Rosa (Ward 2) urged the council to scrutinize Jungles’ record and alleged two incidents she described as "election interference," including statements she said were misleading during an initiative and an incomplete recall filing. Rosa stated Jungles made "false statements of material fact" about a Centerra South matter and said he remains a defendant in an unresolved lawsuit. She urged the council to reconsider the appointment.

Jungles responded directly to Rosa’s remarks, saying he valued engagement and that he welcomed the opportunity to meet and explain the facts. "I'd love the opportunity to have coffee with her and explain each and every one of those instances," he said, adding that there were important facts missing from her analysis.

After discussion and the candidate's remarks, the council conducted a roll call and approved the resolution by unanimous vote. The allegations raised during public comment were voiced publicly during the meeting but were not resolved on the record; Jungles offered to meet privately to discuss specifics.

The record in the meeting does not include findings that substantiate the allegations described by the commenter; they remain claims made in public comment and met with a candidate response.