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Edmond council hires Laura McDevitt as acting city attorney under contract of up to $40,000
Edmond’s City Council unanimously approved Laura McDevitt as acting city attorney after a 53-minute closed-door session. The appointment comes two weeks after the city placed its top attorney on paid administrative leave; that attorney has described City Hall’s culture as “seems toxic.”
EDMOND — The City Council unanimously approved a contract for Laura McDevitt to serve as the city’s acting attorney on Monday, Oct. 12, two weeks after placing its top attorney on paid administrative leave.
The contract allows for payments of up to $40,000. The vote followed a 53-minute closed-door council session.
The attorney on leave has said Edmond City Hall’s culture “seems toxic,” according to the description of the attorney’s comments. The available details do not identify the attorney or explain the circumstances behind the leave.
McDevitt is the second interim attorney appointed by the council. The acting attorney will provide legal services to the city while its top attorney remains on leave.