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Council approves Vernon & Weeks as city attorney after conflict check assurance
Summary
Harrison City Council voted to approve Vernon & Weeks as the city attorney contingent on confirmation of no conflicts related to city matters; the motion passed 4–2 after questions about the prior contract and potential conflicts were raised.
The council debated appointing Vernon & Weeks as city attorney. Councilmember John Gray asked why the city chose not to renew its contract with Lake City Law. Charlie Shutt stated the matter had already been addressed and pushed back against reopening it; Joe Cornell advocated preparing an engagement letter and securing confirmation that Vernon & Weeks had no conflicts in pending or potential litigation.
After discussion, Joe Cornell moved to approve Vernon & Weeks as city attorney contingent upon the lawyer assuring no current conflicts of interest related to city legal matters. Josephine Prophet seconded; the motion passed 4–2 with Councilmembers Charlie Shutt and John Gray recorded as voting nay.
