AI- 9951
1.
Special/Executive Session Board of Supervisors Mtg - 1:30 p.m.
- Meeting Date:
- 11/17/2026
- Title:
- Board of Adjustment Outside Counsel
- Submitted By:
- Lara Loewenheim, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Jonathan Pinkney
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve an agreement with The Ledbetter Law Firm for outside legal representation in connection with the judicial appeal of the Cochise County Board of Adjustment's October 28, 2026, decision in Docket ABA26-02, Walston Homes LLC and Dustin Foote v. Cochise County Board of Adjustment.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors may enter executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4) to discuss the pending litigation involving Walston Homes LLC and Dustin Foote v. Cochise County Board of Adjustment.
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors may enter executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (A)(4) to discuss the pending litigation involving Walston Homes LLC and Dustin Foote v. Cochise County Board of Adjustment.
Background:
On October 28, 2026, the Cochise County Board of Adjustment overturned a decision by Development Services to issue a residential building permit for property located near Sierra Vista. On November 3, 2026, Walston Homes LLC and Dustin Foote filed a Notice of Appeal in Cochise County Superior Court seeking judicial review of the Board's decision.
The County Attorney's Office recommends retaining outside legal counsel to represent the County in this matter. Approval is requested to authorize an agreement with The Ledbetter Law Firm for legal representation in connection with the pending litigation.
The County Attorney's Office recommends retaining outside legal counsel to represent the County in this matter. Approval is requested to authorize an agreement with The Ledbetter Law Firm for legal representation in connection with the pending litigation.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
As the Board directs.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
n/a
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
n/a