Rosemead's legal troubles
Rosemead City Attorney Bonifacio Garcia, who has already went over the city's legal budget with six months left to bill, told the city council last week that he wanted to reduce his cap from $30,000 to $20,000. Either way, the cap does not include "extraordinary circumstances," like litigation.
Is Rosemead getting burned on legal fees? It's hard to tell without looking at every city and reviewing each item that needs legal advice.
With a monthly cap of $20,000 @ 12 months = $240,000 year. At this rate, wouldn't it be more cost effective and productive for Rosemead to have its own in-house attorney?
Is it really necessary for staff and council members to run every little question by legal counsel?
No wonder attorneys such B. Garcia enjoy representing cities like Rosemead...
I concur....who hired this guy????
Why would the city council hire some one who clearly is in "IT" for the money?
How much legal advice does one city need? They should start shopping around for a new law firm. This guy has a questionable back ground. Didn't anyone bother to check his former employments with other municipalities? Sounds like some one got taken for a very expensive drive on the tax payers money. Must be awfully nice Mr. Garcia.