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Salisbury officials and residents hold tribute, announce memorial for Mayor Karen K. Alexander
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Salisbury City Council and dozens of city staff, civic leaders and residents paid tribute to Mayor Karen K. Alexander at the council meeting on Jan. 7, 2025, and the city announced a public memorial at Bell Tower Green; the meeting also approved routine agenda items by voice vote.
Salisbury — Salisbury City Council members, city staff and residents gathered at a Jan. 7 council meeting to pay tribute to Mayor Karen K. Alexander and announced a public memorial to honor her service.
The council meeting opened with a series of remembrances from council members, city staff and community leaders recalling Alexander’s time as an architect, longtime city leader and mayor. The city announced a memorial service at Bell Tower Green at 5:30 p.m. on a Monday in January; the transcript did not specify the calendar date number for that Monday.
The gathering drew elected officials and a string of staff and community speakers who described Alexander’s leadership style and civic work. Councilmember Harry, speaking first in the tribute, said of Alexander, “She looked at doing humanity, what was best for the city.” Councilmember David recalled…
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