Corporation Counsel Transition

At a glance

• What: On September 23, 2026 Mayor Mayor Johnson sent Council his appointment of Hatcher as Corporation Counsel (A2026-0028997), referred to the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations. The same day Council adopted a resolution (R2026-0028761), presented with Quinn, Lopez and Mosley, recognizing Corporation Counsel Richardson-Lowry for her service. The journal does not say when the change takes effect.
• Resolution highlights: She was appointed Corporation Counsel in 2023 as the first Black woman in the role, and had led the Department of Law in more than 70 legal actions challenging federal actions, affirmative litigation that secured more than $90 million in restitution and civil penalties since 2023, and the City's suit against Glock, Inc. over pistols convertible to automatic fire. Earlier roles listed include Buildings Commissioner (1998 to 2002) and Board of Education president (2010).
• Status: Hatcher's confirmation vote had not occurred as of the September 29 journal.

Sources

• City Council journal, September 23, 2026, Volume I: https://chicityclerk.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public-1/reports/2026_09_23%20Journal%20of%20the%20Proceedings%20Vol.%20I.pdf
• Journal pages 48156 to 48164.

Log

2026-09-23 - City Council

Recognition resolution adopted 50 to 0; appointment referred.