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City Attorney outlines new state law impacts, reminds commissioners of limits on advocacy and explains recall petition representation
Summary
City Attorney Zackery Good provided a legislative update on new state laws affecting permitting and DEI restrictions, reminded the commission of statutory limits on using city resources to advocate on ballot measures, and explained the city's legal position regarding pending recall petitions.
City Attorney Zackery Good told the commission on July 14 that new state laws will affect local government practices, including building permitting requirements and restrictions related to diversity, equity and inclusion programs. He advised the commission on statutory limits for the use of City resources in advocacy for or against ballot measures, noting that factual communications remain permitted in an official capacity.
Good also addressed pending recall petitions involving individual commissioners, explaining that the City Attorney represents the Commission as a body rather than individual members. He advised that the Commission could consider, at a future meeting, an official action to provide legal services related to recall matters. No specific legal action was taken at the July 14 meeting.
