Owen Kohler Appointed Clearwater City Attorney
Clearwater officials have appointed Owen Kohler, a long-time assistant city attorney, as the new city attorney. Kohler, who has been with Clearwater since 2018 and served as interim city attorney since February, was chosen unanimously by the City Council. His…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 22, 2026 —
Clearwater has officially appointed Owen Kohler as the new city attorney. The decision was made unanimously by the City Council.
Kohler, who has been a part of the city’s legal team since 2018, has been serving as the interim city attorney since February. His permanent appointment follows the departure of the previous city attorney, who resigned in December.
Kohler’s tenure with the city began in 2018, and he has since held various roles within the city attorney’s office. His transition to interim city attorney in February marked a significant step in his career with Clearwater.
The City Council’s unanimous vote underscores a consensus regarding Kohler’s suitability for the role. His long-standing presence within the city’s legal department and his recent experience as interim city attorney were key factors in the council’s decision.
The position became available after the resignation of the former city attorney in December. The city has since been in the process of selecting a permanent replacement, a process that concluded with Kohler’s appointment.
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