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La Cygne council hires Lauber Municipal Law after city attorney resignation

La Cygne City Council · March 19, 2025
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Summary

After City Attorney Burton Harding announced his resignation effective March 31, 2025, the La Cygne City Council voted to accept it and, following an executive session, unanimously hired Lauber Municipal Law to serve as city attorney and prosecutor effective April 1, 2025.

City Attorney Burton Harding read a letter resigning from his posts as City Attorney and City Prosecutor, effective March 31, 2025; the council voted to accept the resignation. Council Member Thomas Capp moved to accept the resignation; the motion was seconded and passed 3-0.

Following a five-minute executive session to review applications, the council voted unanimously to retain the firm of Lauber Municipal Law to serve as City Attorney and City Prosecutor effective April 1, 2025. Jeff Deane of Lauber Municipal Law introduced himself to the council and said he will be the primary attorney assigned to La Cygne. The hiring motion was made by Council Member Jerome Mitzner, seconded by Council Member Thomas Capp and recorded as passed 3-0.