Summary
The City Attorney resigned, and the council accepted a separation agreement behind closed doors before making Taryn Jones Acting City Attorney. Several speakers questioned whether the departure was retaliation and called for transparency.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Severance per her contract plus $3,500 in attorney fees.
Residents who supported the change in city legal leadership.
Critics say the process lacked transparency and may have been retaliatory.
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Regular Meeting - Jan 13, 2026
The City Attorney resigned, and the council accepted a separation agreement behind closed doors before making Taryn Jones Acting City Attorney. Several speakers questioned whether the departure was retaliation and called for transparency.
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