In a closed-session meeting on April 13, 2024, the Ventura City Council unanimously decided to dismiss City Attorney Andrew Heglund from his employment, effective April 13.
“The City Council voted 7-0 to terminate the city attorney’s employment, due to a personnel matter,” stated Mayor Joe Schroeder.
Miles Hogan was appointed as acting city attorney, effective April 13, 2024. Hogan has been part of the City Attorney’s Office since 2016, initially serving as assistant city attorney II and later promoted to senior assistant city attorney in April 2022.