How can the city attorney represent city council when he is doing this?
Why does city council tolerate this?
When Robertson asked why the language was being changed to reflect the possibility of a lease, Marshall stepped away to confer with the city attorney. When he returned, he said the language gives officials “more flexibility” to close the deal.
“I can’t reveal the reasons at the moment,” Marshall said. “But we will bring you back the deal and you’ll see what we’re talking about.” Link