Difficult Decision: Hawkins resigns as alderman in wake of city election issue

By Bill Short Position 2 Alderman Hank Hawkins announced his resignation this week in the wake of an issue that arose after he was re-elected last month. On Monday night, shortly before the conclusion of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, Hawkins said his resignation will be effective Jan. 1, 2017. Expressing appreciation to…