For over 20 years, Sky Woodruff has served as a trusted advisor to local agencies both as general counsel and as special counsel on elections and tax, fee, and assessment matters. As a city attorney, Sky and his team collaborate with clients on day-to-day local government operations, as well as complex, high-stakes issues that map the future of a community. He has worked with cities, counties, and special districts on dozens of ballot measures to raise revenue, set land use policy, protect public health, and regulate industry. Local government officials and consultants regularly seek his advice to identify options for enhancing revenue and protecting existing revenues against challenges.
Sky approaches his work as a member of client teams, attempting to understand their goals, identifying and strategizing about risks, and communicating the highest quality legal analysis to achieve desired outcomes. Serving as city attorney for a diverse range of cities, Sky has helped new cities chart their initial course and established cities plan for the future through land use and finance. He has focused on revenue enhancement and stability, economic development, and housing and commercial development in line with each community’s character. He has negotiated deals and processed land use approvals, while collaborating on long-range plans for financing significant infrastructure projects to meet the needs of future residents and businesses. Read More