San Miguel, September 24, 2015 –

San Miguel Community Services District has announced that Douglas L. White has been appointed General Counsel, effective immediately.

The Board of Directors approved White at their recent September meeting. As General Counsel, White will attend required board meetings and advise the District on a wide range of legal matters. White is the Managing Partner of Churchwell White LLP, a law firm that represents special districts and public agencies throughout the state.

Although White represents several cities, this is the first time he will serve as General Counsel to a special district. “The district provides necessary and valuable services to the San Miguel community, and I am excited to be a part of that,” said White.

White currently serves as the City Attorney for the City of Dixon and Deputy City Attorney for the cities of Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, and Ceres, and is also special counsel for a number of other cities. He advises public entities and officials on issues pertaining to the Brown Act, Political Reform Act, Public Records Act, public contracting, code enforcement, and other municipal and public law matters. In addition to his municipal work, White has also successfully represented his public and private clients in high-profile litigation matters and has obtained favorable judgments and settlements.

The San Miguel Community Services District was formed in 2000 by the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors. The district services the community of San Miguel, just seven miles north of the City of Paso Robles and home to the National Historic Landmark, Mission San Miguel Arcángel. They currently provide residents street lighting, water services, solid waste services, fire protection and wastewater collection and treatment.

Based in the state capital of Sacramento, Churchwell White LLP has a particular focus on sound public policy. We are recognized for our experience inside and outside government and for delivering the highest quality legal advice and service. Collaboration and a team approach are characteristics we value in our people. This is evident in the way our lawyers partner with our clients and interact with public officials. On the web at www.whitebrennerllp.com.

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