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City Attorney seeks private Council meeting on Nelson Vasquez lawsuit settlement

The City Attorney asks the Council to discuss a proposed settlement of a federal lawsuit against the city behind closed doors.

City Council· posted Oct 21Settlement

The City Attorney's office recommends the City Council meet privately with its lawyers to consider settling a federal lawsuit brought by Nelson Vasquez against the city. The request cites the state law allowing closed meetings on pending litigation; no settlement amount is listed in the document.

What happens next

Council to hold a closed session on the settlement recommendation

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