The Marshall City Council discussed an agreement to execute a contract between the City of Marshall and Paul Martin Law, LLC for legal service at its meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Councilman Drew Green bought up a question on whether another firm was needed for the city in addition to existing law firms the city currently has.

City Administrator J.D Kehrman stated that the additional law firm would be needed for record requests as well as a combination of other items.

After a lengthy discussion the council voted six to one to approve the ordinance. Councilmen Leon Thompson, Robert Ashford, Dan Brandt, Charles Guthrey, Steve Cook and Craig Thompson voted in favor while Councilman Green voted against.