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Grand Rapids commissioners hear unanimous praise for three city attorney finalists; decision set for tomorrow
Summary
Commissioners reviewed Mosaic's summary of public forums and interview panels for three city attorney finalists (Sarah Hartman, Matt Cross and Philstrom), praised aspects of each candidate and agreed to reconvene at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow to complete deliberations.
The Grand Rapids City Commission received a summary of community and panel feedback on three finalists for city attorney and agreed to reconvene at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow to finish deliberations.
The recruiting consultant from Mosaic told commissioners the search included six engagement events for each finalist: meetings with the executive team, four structured panels (including appointed officials and the law department), a 17-member community stakeholder panel, a peer panel of five local lawyers and a nearly two-hour public forum. The consultant said feedback was remarkably consistent across venues and that all three finalists "are very well-qualified" for municipal work.
Mayor (role)—speaking after the consultant's summary—said the commission has three…
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