A Man ‘Beyond Reproach,’ Robert Snyder Steps Down From City

City Council and city staff give Robert Snyder, seated at left, a standing ovation as he completes his last day serving the council on Oct. 8. Photo by Sarah Brown

After 35 years as Sweet Home’s city attorney, Robert Snyder is preparing for life after law.

He’s being replaced by Blair Larson, the city’s erstwhile planning and economic development director, who is a trained lawyer and is taking over the role.

Snyder, 74, has outlasted his predecessors, including his father-in-law, Earl McFarlan, whose tenure as city attorney lasted 31 years.

Snyder, at far right, earns the First Citizen award in 1987. Other award winners photographed…
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