City Attorney of San Diego | |
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since December 12, 2016 | |
Term length | Four years, renewable once |
Inaugural holder | Thomas W. Sutherland |
Formation | 1850 |
Salary | $193,648 annually |
Website | Office of the City Attorney |
The San Diego City Attorney is an elected official in San Diego, California. The City Attorney serves as the city government's lawyer and as a criminal prosecutor for misdemeanor violations and infractions. The city attorney is elected for four years, and may serve up to two terms.[1] The current city attorney is Mara Elliott.[2] Predecessors include Jan Goldsmith (2008-2016), Mike Aguirre (2004-2008), Casey Gwinn (1996-2004), and John W. Witt (1969-1996).[3][4] Ms. Elliott is the first woman, and first Latina, to serve as City Attorney for San Diego, California.[5]