Unidentified speaker raises concerns about commissioners' legal representation after single interview

Jan 21, 2026

An unidentified speaker at a commissioners meeting said the board interviewed only one attorney, that another recommended attorney received no response, and that a state representative also serves as attorney for the James County Commissioners while maintaining private practice; the meeting paused for audio issues.

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An unidentified speaker at a commissioners meeting raised concerns about the county's legal representation process, saying the board had interviewed only one attorney and had not received a response from another qualified candidate whose information was submitted.

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