Sandy Springs seeks new city attorney

Wendell Willard has been the first and only Sandy Springs city attorney since its incorporation in 2005. Now, Willard — a Sandy Springs Republican who also is state representative from the 51st House District — is retiring as the city’s chief legal counsel July 1.

While the city attorney is appointed by the mayor, the supporting legal staff is secured through a procured contract agreement, officials said. So, the city has issued a request for qualifications. Actually, its second; an RFQ issued in December closed without a selection.

“Given the complexity and significance of our legal support, I want to ensure that we have proposals to evaluate which are pulled in from the widest possible pool,” Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said. Proposals are due by 2 p.m. March 22.