Longtime Cleveland City Attorney Grant Keene is stepping down from that position at the end of the year, and the Cleveland City Council took time Monday evening to recognize Keene for his 34 years of service.
In reading the proclamation, mayor Josh Turner said Keene was appointed City Attorney in 1988. He has provided exceptional guidance and legal consultation since that time.
Turner said Keene is a champion for detail and has provided informed counsel to the City Council to ensure the City’s interests are understood and protected.
Keene was overwhelmed by the recognition and said, “I’m genuinely tongue-tied and overwhelmed by the kindness shown to me by the mayor and council and the people who came. I was honored to be able to have the opportunity to do what I could do for the city.”
Even though Keene will no longer serve as counsel for the city of Cleveland, he will still be practicing law and serving the community.
