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Town attorney requests closed executive session Aug. 5 on pending Cooksey litigation
Summary
The town attorney asked the commission to meet in closed executive session on Aug. 5, 2026 for advice on pending litigation—James Cooksey v. Town of Ocean Ridge, case no. 2023CA012066 in the 15th Judicial Circuit—and estimated two hours with a court reporter present.
The town attorney formally requested a closed executive session under Florida Statute section 286.011(8) for advice on pending litigation: James Cooksey v. Town of Ocean Ridge, case number 2023CA012066 in the 15th Judicial Circuit. The attorney requested the session be scheduled for Aug. 5, 2026 at 1 p.m., estimated two hours, and specified attendance would be limited to the mayor, town commission, the town manager, outside counsel James Jimenez and the town attorney; a court reporter will record and transcribe the meeting.
Commissioners confirmed the proposed date and time on the record. The request was made as a formal agenda item and will be handled in closed session consistent with the statutory citation the attorney provided.
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