The City of Morro Bay has announced the appointment of Brian Stack as the new city attorney, effective Aug. 18. Stack brings over a decade of experience in public agency law, with a deep understanding of land use, coastal zone policy, and environmental regulation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Cal Poly in 2008 and his law degree from Loyola Law School in 2011. He began his legal career at a civil litigation firm in Los Angeles before returning to the Central Coast in 2013, where he joined a local firm representing public agencies and small businesses.
In 2017, Stack joined the County of San Luis Obispo as a deputy county counsel. In this role, he advised a wide range of county departments. He represented the county in administrative proceedings and litigation, particularly involving land use permitting and enforcement. Outside of his professional accomplishments, Stack is active in the community. He previously served as a volunteer attorney for San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation’s senior legal services program and currently serves as a board member, helping to advance the organization’s mission to provide free legal resources to seniors, veterans, and low-income families.
Mayor Carla Wixom shared, “Please join me in welcoming Brian Stack as Morro Bay’s new in-house city attorney. His expertise and dedication will greatly enhance our commitment to serving our community.”
Stack lives just outside Paso Robles with his wife, dogs, and farm animals. In their free time, they enjoy camping, trail riding with their horses, and lake activities. Brian is also a passionate aviator and an instrument-rated private pilot.
The City Council looks forward to welcoming Stack to Morro Bay and working collaboratively with him to serve the community. Stack’s employment contract was brought before the council during the Aug. 12 City Council meeting. The council also wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Robert Schultz, who has provided steady legal guidance while serving as interim city attorney over the past several months.
