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City Attorney Selection

Summary

Key West’s search for a new city attorney is just getting organized: the committee picked its leaders, but only one person has applied so far. That means the hire could drag on, leaving City Hall without a permanent top lawyer for a while.

At a glance

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Last 30 days: 1

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

A slow search can mean extra interim legal costs and less leverage in negotiating the attorney’s contract.

✅Who benefits

The sole applicant—and any late entrants—gets more time and less competition for a high-level city job.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents and city officials are stuck waiting longer for permanent legal guidance, and taxpayers could foot interim costs.

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Florida Keys KeynoterOct 22, 2026

Chair, vice chair elected for city attorney screening committee

The committee tasked with screening candidates to replace Key West City Attorney Mayanne Downs held its first meeting Tuesday. Members elected a chair and vice chair and learned that only one qualified applicant has applied so far.

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