City Attorney Headed For Retirement

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- After 24 years of service to Mountain View, City Attorney Jannie Quinn has announced that she will be retiring as of Aug. 2.

In a letter delivered to the City Council last week, Quinn noted with fondness her journey starting as a senior deputy attorney in 1995 and continuing as the first female city attorney for Mountain View in 2010.

“It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the city attorney and work on issues for the benefit of the Mountain View community,” Quinn remarked. “I consider myself extremely fortunate to have worked with such a dedicated City Council and talented city staff over the years to solve problems and make a difference.”

Quinn utilized her many skills with creative problem solving to address some of the city’s most challenging legal issues, including the dissolution of the revitalization authority, creating a regional interoperability authority, facilitating affordable housing and implementing rent stabilization.

She is well-known for her calm, caring, thoughtful and approachable style, even through late nights and robust council debates.

“Jannie has been an invaluable member of the city’s leadership team and has provided outstanding support to the City Council,” Mountain View Mayor Lisa Matichak said. “While I know she will enjoy the next chapter in her life, she will be sorely missed.”

The City Council discuss a process for replacing Quinn this week.