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Collaboration with City Council on legislation
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The Law Department works closely with the City Council on legislative matters and represents the council when local laws are challenged.
- The department collaborates with council staff in drafting legislation.
- They represent the council's interests when local laws are challenged in court.
- A recent example is the department's representation of the City Council's interests in the noncitizen voting law case, including before the state's highest court.
Muriel Goode-Trufant
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As you are aware, our office works side by side with council staff on crafting legislation.
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We also represent the council when local laws are challenged.
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We were pleased to represent the city council's interest in the noncitizen voting law case, including before this state's highest court.