Mesa County Attorney elected to national municipal law board

Mesa County Attorney Todd Starr has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Municipal Lawyers Association, a national organization representing local government attorneys across the United States, Canada and other jurisdictions worldwide.

IMLA supports excellence in municipal law through legal education, advocacy and collaboration among public-sector attorneys. The organization also participates in appellate litigation, including amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court, and addresses legal issues affecting cities and counties nationwide.

As a member of the board, Starr will help guide IMLA’s strategic direction, educational programming and policy priorities that impact local governments. Board members also support the organization’s role as a national voice for municipal and county attorneys.

Starr has served as Mesa County attorney since 2021. He first became a county attorney in 2000 in Dolores County and has also served as county attorney for Archuleta, Rio Blanco and Saguache counties. His professional background includes experience in governance, land use, employment law, litigation and public administration, as well as work in courts across the country.

“Local governments face increasingly complex legal challenges, and I’m honored to contribute to IMLA’s national efforts while bringing a western Colorado perspective to issues affecting communities across the country,” Mesa County Attorney Todd Starr said.

The appointment strengthens Mesa County’s connection to national legal trends and best practices affecting counties and municipalities, while increasing the county’s visibility within the local government legal community.