Williams to stay on as city attorney

Williams to stay on as city attorney

By Ashlyn Little Attorney Shane D. Williams — who has been serving as the interim city attorney since Mayor Michael Harris took off in May — will keep the position permanently. The appointment, however, did not come without debate over his place of residence in Alexandria. Councilman Keith Hooper said he would prefer the city “shop local” for its attorney. “We as elected officials are here to do what is right for the citizens of our community,” …