HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5566-05-2022 A Resolution
NO. 5566-05-2022
APPOINTING LEANN GUZMAN AS CITY ATTORNEY
FOR THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
WHEREAS, on December 30, 2021, Sarah J. Fullenwider retired as City Attorney for the City
of Fort Worth, having served in that position after being appointed by the City Council effective January
29, 2011, and Laetitia Coleman Brown has served as Interim City Attorney since that time; and
WHEREAS, Chapter VI, Section I of the City of Fort Worth City Charter provides that the City
Attorney shall be recommended by the City Manager and approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, between late 2021 and early 2022, the City conducted a national search to fill the
position of City Attorney utilizing the recruitment services of Strategic Government Resources; and
WHEREAS, Leann Guzman is a competent practicing attorney, duly licensed, and who has
practiced law for at least five (5) years immediately preceding this appointment; and
WHEREAS, Leann Guzman became a licensed attorney in 2001 and has practiced law in the
Fort Worth City Attorney's Office since 2004, obtaining vast experience by dealing with a variety of
diverse municipal law issues; and
WHEREAS,the City Manager recommends that Leann Guzman be appointed as City Attorney.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH,TEXAS:
THAT Leann Guzman be appointed as the City Attorney for the City of Fort Worth with such
appointment to be effective as of May 10, 2022.
Adopted this 10ffi day of May 2022.
ATTEST:
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Jannette S.Goodall(May 11,202216:53 CDT) i
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary —�r
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