Key West commission to vote on hiring Orlando attorney as interim legal counsel

Prominent lawyer Mayanne Downs, who also serves as Orlando’s city attorney, could be tapped to stabilize Key West’s legal department amid fallout from indictments and ongoing political turmoil.

Orlando Attorney Mayanne Downs, right, serves as outside counsel and fills in for former City Attorney Ron Ramsingh in the firing of City Manager Al Childress. / COKW

The Key West City Commission is e…