City Attorney
Coverage of City Attorney in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Serious allegations’: Latest on sexual harassment investigation of St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation for sexual harassment after a formal complaint was filed with the city. The mayor’s office has declined to comment on the active investigation, and most city council members have also refrained from public statements. A prior harassment complaint against Her in court was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
- St. Paul police chief files sexual harassment complaint against Mayor Kaohly Her
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint against Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging inappropriate sexual comments and text messages. The complaint, addressed to the city attorney, includes screenshots of messages and claims the behavior extended to other city employees. The mayor's office declined to comment beyond stating confidentiality and process integrity concerns.
- Effort to exempt new apartment buildings in L.A. from 'mansion tax' moves forward
The Los Angeles City Council has instructed the City Attorney to draft a ballot measure that would exempt new apartment buildings from the Measure ULA tax, which funds affordable housing and homeless prevention efforts.
- Effort to exempt new apartment buildings in L.A. from 'mansion tax' moves forward
The Los Angeles City Council has instructed the City Attorney to draft a ballot measure to exempt new apartment buildings from the Measure ULA tax, which funds affordable housing and homeless prevention initiatives. The tax is currently applied to properties deemed 'mansion-sized.'
- Los Angeles city attorney trails challengers early; incumbent city controller holds lead
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto trails her challengers based on early returns, while City Controller Kenneth Mejia maintains a lead over his opponent. The results reflect mixed performance for incumbents in the city's elections.