In a tumultuous recent few months full of internal feuds and impeachments, the board overseeing Multnomah County’s vast network of community clinics—and its $200 million-plus budget—has needed plenty of legal advice.
It’s gotten it from Lindy Laurence. She has spoken up at board meetings. She’s sent a lengthy legal memo. When the board impeached, or tried to impeach, certain of its members, she gave pointed counsel on the process.
According to the county, the public board has paid her firm, Rational Unicorn Legal Services, at least $127,877 for that work…