VIETNAMESE flag was honored at “Black April” observance in 2024 in Westminster (Orange County Tribune photos).

Westminster now has a new city attorney.

At its meeting on Wednesday, the City Council approved the appointment of Scott Porter to the position of the city’s legal adviser.

He is associated with the Law Office of Jones and Mayer and replaces Christian Bettenhausen, who served from 2021.

Also approved was a request for a special permit to hold a Black April Memorial Ceremony on April 30 at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, 14180 All American Way.

Both actions were approved on 4-0 votes with Councilmember NamQuan Nguyen absent.

The next meeting of the council is set for Wednesday, March 26 at 6 p.m.