Wilsonville City Council approves new contract with city attorney

Wilsonville City Attorney Amanda Guile-Hinman will continue her role for another two years.

The Wilsonville City Council approved a new two-year contract with Guile-Hinman at a meeting on Monday, June 3, which the document shows has been effective since April 30. As part of the at-will employment agreement, Guile-Hinman will receive an annual base compensation of $189,925 in the first year and a 5.5% increase in the second year.

Guile-Hinman has served as the city attorney since 2022; prior to that she was lead attorney for the city of McMinnville. Guile-Hinman also served as assistant city attorney in Wilsonville before moving to McMinnville.

At the June 3 meeting, the city councilors expressed appreciation for Guile-Hinman, with Council President Kristin Akervall and Councilor Caroline Berry noting her professionalism and expertise.

“We’re a city that’s growing, and a city that grows has growing pains. As we go through those growing pains, having quality legal counsel to support us is phenomenal, and we so appreciate it,” Councilor Katie Dunwell said.