City Attorney Recruitment and Selection
Summary
The city is searching for a new chief legal advisor to guide the council and administration on complex local government matters. Five finalists have been selected for interviews following a nationwide search conducted by a recruitment consultant.
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Last discussed Jul 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Salary and benefits for the city attorney position will be determined during upcoming contract negotiations.
City residents and administration will benefit from having dedicated, qualified legal counsel.
Mentions & discussions (3)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL - Jul 30, 2026
The city council interviewed four candidates to permanently fill the city attorney position, ultimately selecting interim city attorney Ronald Dente, Jr. to lead the legal department.
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL - Jul 22, 2026
The city is searching for a new chief legal advisor to guide the council and administration on complex local government matters. Five finalists have been selected for interviews following a nationwide search conducted by a recruitment consultant.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP - Feb 23, 2026
With City Attorney Grant Dente's retirement approaching in June 2026, the human resources director outlined options for filling the post. Council members favored conducting an open external and internal search utilizing an executive recruitment firm.
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