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City-funded legal counsel in Mayor Her lawsuit
Summary
The council extended one special counsel and hired Greene Espel to decide whether Mayor Kaohly Her gets city-paid defense in a lawsuit brought by Axel Henry. It's a question of who pays when the mayor is personally sued.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Legal costs for the special counsel will be borne by the city; the amount depends on the indemnity determination.
✅Who benefits
The city gains independent legal advice on a significant indemnity question.
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