Alexander City leaders hope much needed financial audits will resume soon.
Current City of Talladega finance director Romy Stamps was appointed to the same position in Alexander City at its Feb. 1 meeting. Alexander City City Council president Buffy Colvin said at Monday’s council meeting Stamps will start next month.
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