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Open Government/Municipal Agency 


Open Government.
·        Prevailed in 2016 in a Brown Open Meetings Act lawsuit against Marin County.  The Board of Supervisors had requested a formal presentation on a controversial topic engaged in an extensive discussion without providing notice to the public.  

·        Representation of small community group under the California Public Records Act (CPRA) by filing suit against Marin County.  Litigation included prevailing in an Anti-SLAPP motion against the County and settling the case 100% favorably. 
 
Elections/Parcel Taxes/Assessments. 
 ·         Advised agency on the financial and election law issues for a $400 million parcel tax, including possible challenges including, ballot wording, bond issues, and special tax requirements. 

Conservation Easements/Brown Act.  ​
 ·         Represented Santa Barbara County in regarding challenge of a County's actions on a development/conservation easement project due to alleged violations of the state open meetings act.  

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  • AREAS OF PRACTICE
    • Land Use
    • Government Transparency Law
    • Environmental Law
  • CASES
    • Government Transparency Cases
    • Environmental Cases
    • Land Use and Property Blawg