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Council motion to fire city's law firm fails after tie vote
Summary
A motion to terminate Sunnyside's contract with Ogden Murphy Wallace for cause was brought to the April 21 special meeting, debated over cost and continuity, and failed after roll call; the council will remain with the current firm while considering future policy.
The Sunnyside City Council voted on Tuesday on a motion to terminate its legal-services agreement with Ogden Murphy Wallace but the motion failed after roll call.
The mayor, citing a "breakdown of communication" and a loss of confidence in the firm's ability to align with council direction, moved to terminate the city's agreement for cause and directed staff to begin the process of securing new counsel. "I will motion to terminate the city's agreement with Ogden Murphy Wallace for cause effective immediately based on a breakdown of communication, lack…
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