City Attorney employment status
Summary
Edmond has been without a permanent city attorney during an ongoing employment review. The council hired Laura K. McDevitt's firm for up to $40,000 to take over legal duties while that review continues.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 28, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The city will pay up to $40,000 for the contract legal services.
Residents get a fully staffed city legal department during a sensitive personnel review.
City Attorney Madeline Sawyer, who was removed from her duties pending review.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council Special Meeting — October 15, 2026
The council met behind closed doors to discuss the employment of the City Attorney, the city's top legal officer. What was said wasn't public, and no announcement came out of this meeting — so the implications for city legal services remain unclear.
City Council / Public Works Authority — October 12, 2026
The council authorized up to $50,000 for a private law firm to advise on the City Attorney employment issue; Murdock Nichols voted no.
City Council Special Meeting — October 12, 2026
Edmond has been without a permanent city attorney during an ongoing employment review. The council hired Laura K. McDevitt's firm for up to $40,000 to take over legal duties while that review continues.
City Council / Public Works Authority - Special Meeting (Special) — September 28, 2026
The city attorney has been placed on paid administrative leave pending further review, and an acting attorney has been appointed in the meantime. No public explanation of the review was offered.
Council places Edmond city attorney on leave, reason unclear
Council places Edmond city attorney on leave, reason unclear NonDoc Media
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