City Council - Aug 11, 2026 - Meeting
City Council • RichmondAugust 11, 2026
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Richmond Extends Recruitment Contract as City Attorney Search Moves Forward
The Richmond City Council convened a brief special meeting Aug. 11, unanimously approving a contract extension with the firm tapped to lead the city's search for a permanent city attorney. The session also included a closed-door discussion that produced no reportable actions and a tribute to a beloved centenarian resident.
- Council votes 7-0 to extend Bob Murray and Associates recruitment contract for the city attorney search
- Public commenter urges youth inclusion in the city attorney hiring process, citing the firm's track record recruiting Richmond's police chief
- Mayor honors Hermistine Martin, a longtime Richmond resident who passed away at age 100
Why it matters: Richmond is actively searching for a permanent city attorney — one of the most consequential leadership hires a city can make, shaping legal strategy, ethics enforcement and governance for years. The council's decision to extend its contract with Bob Murray and Associates signals confidence in the firm and keeps the search on a professional track.
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