"Chris Jensen, currently assistant city attorney in Berkeley, where he worked on land-use issues, affordable housing and restrictions on natural gas in new construction. Jensen defended the city's natural gas ban in new construction in federal district court, successfully getting the California Restaurant Association's lawsuit thrown out."
"At Hanson Bridgett, he advised private and public sector clients on state and federal environmental laws, according to an online bio. Jensen has his J.D. from Stanford Law School, has a master's from MIT and received his bachelor's from UC-San Diego."
"One of the city attorney's main responsibilities is giving legal advice to Palo Alto City Council at meetings and behind closed doors. Jensen succeeds Molly Stump, who was the city's attorney for 15 years."
Chris Jensen, currently assistant city attorney in Berkeley, has been selected as Palo Alto's new city attorney. Jensen brings extensive experience in land-use issues, affordable housing, and environmental law. He previously worked at law firm Hanson Bridgett advising clients on environmental regulations. Jensen holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School, a master's degree from MIT, and a bachelor's degree from UC-San Diego. He succeeds Molly Stump, who served as city attorney for 15 years. The city attorney's primary responsibilities include providing legal advice to Palo Alto City Council during meetings and in closed sessions. The recruitment process took approximately six months, with search firm Teri Black and Co. hired for $40,000 to identify candidates.
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