Cleveland Heights selects candidate for full-time law director position

The City of Cleveland Heights announced on Friday, April 11, that Anthony Farris has been selected as the final candidate for the law director position. Farris, a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, has spent the majority of his career in municipal law with the City of Youngstown. He has held several positions including chief assistant prosecutor, deputy law director and law director.

"The decision was made to hire a full-time law director to maximize accessibility, efficiency and consistency for the City", said City Manager Tanisha Briley "We took our time to find the right candidate and were impressed with the depth and range of legal and community issues that Mr. Farris has been involved in during his career."

In accordance with the City Charter, the law director's appointment is effective only upon the approval of a majority of city council. The city council will consider the appointment at the next Cleveland Heights City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 23.