David Hall Retires as Everett City Attorney

Everett City Attorney David Hall retiring.

Mayor Cassie Franklin today announced that David Hall will retire as Everett City Attorney and that his deputy, Ramsey Ramerman, will be appointed subject to Council approval to fill the vacancy. Hall has served the City of Everett since 2008.

“David has been an incredible resource for me, the Council, and our entire city family during his years here,” said Franklin.

“He has provided useful advice to me on a range of issues, from our new food vendor ordinance, launching of our pallet shelter initiative, to the many legal issues we deal with every week. We celebrate David’s career and professional accomplishments and wish him and his wife Kristin well in retirement.”

Hall filed the first in the nation lawsuit against Purdue Pharma for its marketing and production of opioid painkillers, such as Oxycontin.

City Attorney Ramsay Ramerman

Ramerman has served in the City Attorney’s office since 2009. In previous work, he practiced municipal law for a private law firm in Seattle. He attended University of Washington Law School, where he graduated with high honors in 2000.

“Ramsay has proven his worth in the years he has provided sound legal advice and represented the city before the courts,” said Franklin. “He is recognized as a statewide leader on public disclosure law. I look forward to working with him in the years ahead.”

Council President Don Schwab commented on David’s retirement:

“We wish David well in his retirement and thank him for his guidance and advice over the years.”

“Ramsey has worked with the council and city staff for 17 years, and he continues to provide strong legal input on the many issues and ordinances that come before us.”

The City of Everett is currently hiring for a new Deputy City Attorney. Interested applicants can learn more at governmentjobs.com/careers/everettwa.