City Attorney

The City Attorney is the chief legal officer of the City and is responsible to the City Council for the proper administration and coordination of all City legal affairs. The City Attorney prepares and/or reviews City ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents; attends City Council and other City meetings; conducts legal research and renders opinions on a variety of City issues; and provides legal advice to City officials and employees.

Barbara Wright was appointed City Attorney in June of 2015.  She has over 27 years of experience specializing in municipal law for 11 years.  Prior to working in local government, Barbara served as staff attorney for the State of Kansas, Child Support Enforcement Division.

Education

Washburn University School of Law, JD – 1990

Tarkio College, BS – Business Management -1989

Memberships

Licensed in Kansas and Missouri

Cherokee County Bar Association

Kansas Women Attorneys Association

Missouri Bar Association