Orange Beach mayor, attorney clash over de-annexation claims: ‘You’re a despicable individual’

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon speaks ahead of participating in a ceremonial signing of a purchase agreement for the Foley Beach Express on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Foley City Hall. John Sharp

Tensions flared at Tuesday night’s Orange Beach City Council meeting as Mayor Tony Kennon and attorney Kristopher Anderson engaged in a heated exchange over a lawsuit accusing the city of pushing an unconstitutional de-annexation to keep out low-income residents.