Bismarck City Commission Appoints Mees as City Attorney

Julie Mees has been unanimously appointed by the Bismarck City Commission to become the next City Attorney for the organization. She verbally accepted the offer made by the City of Bismarck, following the conclusion of the special meeting held to conduct interviews on February 11.

Mees has served as the acting City Attorney since early December. She has also been the Assistant City Attorney since early 2021.

"I have heard some things from other departments and staff in the last 45 days that give me a lot of encouragement regarding the decision to appoint Julie as our new City Attorney," said Bismarck Mayor Michael Schmitz. "I want our counsel to be approachable. If City staff are calling the Legal Department, then we are avoiding risk."

Four individuals applied for the position initially. Two withdrew from the pool during the process. With the Legal Department's director position filled, a search is expected to be forthcoming for a new Assistant City Attorney.

More information about the Legal Department is available online. This department prosecutes Class B Misdemeanors and traffic offenses in the city limits, and helps provide legal resources for elected officials, boards and staff on civil and legal matters, as well as the day-to-day operations of municipal government.