City Attorney - John Patterson
Leah Hayes retired from the City of Waco as City Attorney effective January 8, 2012.
On November 15, 2011, Waco City Council appointed John Patterson as Acting City Attorney for the City of Waco, Texas beginning at 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2012, and continuing until a City Attorney is appointed by the City Council. John has been with the City of Waco as Assistant City Attorney for over 28 years.
City Attorney's Office
Mission Statement: To provide the City of Waco, its officers and employees with professional and timely legal advice.
The City Attorney's Office provides legal assistance and advice to the Waco City Council, City Boards, Commissions, City Management and employees in a professional and timely manner. The office represents or supervises the representation of the City of Waco in all legal matters. The office is responsible for the review and/or drafting of resolutions, ordinances, contracts, agreements, deeds and other legal documents in which the City has an interest. The office also prosecutes violations of City of Waco ordinances and Class C misdemeanors in the Waco Municipal Court.
