Airway Heights City Council approves public defender contracts

The Airway Heights City Council breezed through a quick agenda at its Feb. 17 meeting.

The council approved a contract with Joshua Maurer, of Maurer Law, to provide public defender services for $4,000 a month.

They also approved a conflict public defender contract with Chris Carlisle of Carlisle and Byers Law Firm, not exceeding $10,000. The city received a 2015 Office of Public Defense grant to pay for the cost.

“This is in case our public defender (Maurer) has a conflict with defending a suspect,” Deputy Mayor Kevin Richey said.

In ordinances, the council voted 4-1 to approve the second read...

 

Reader Comments(0)