Chapin’s Legal Power Struggle Resolved | Columbia News

Chapin’s town council and mayor clashed over who controls hiring legal representation, sparking a heated debate over state law and an Attorney General’s opinion. While the council insisted they must have a say in choosing attorneys — whether general counsel or specialists — the mayor argued the law might not extend to specialized hires. The tension revealed deeper power struggles in local governance. After private negotiations, they reached a truce: they’ll collaborate on legal appointments, and crucially, agree that Chapin urgently needs a permanent attorney. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a881e9cf2b03dc9e