In Dothan, Alabama, it is indeed unlawful for a city commissioner to have an outstanding state tax lien. According to the City of Dothan Code of Ordinances, Section 2-10(a)(5), it states that a person is ineligible to hold office if they are in default on any state or local taxes, licenses, or other obligations.

Here's the specific language from the Code of Ordinances:

"No person shall be eligible to hold office in the City of Dothan if that person is in default to the city or to any other governmental entity in the payment of any ad valorem taxes, sales taxes, user fees, license fees, special assessments, fines, or any other monies, including but not limited to payments due for retirement benefits, utilities, or loans obtained from any governmental entity."

So, in Dothan, Alabama, a city commissioner having an outstanding state tax lien would indeed be unlawful.