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Rowan County proclaims Jan. 6 remembrance for Mayor Karen Alexander
Summary
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners read and adopted a proclamation honoring the late Mayor Karen Alexander of Salisbury for her public service; commissioners offered brief remembrances and observed a moment of silence.
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners read and approved a proclamation honoring Mayor Karen Alexander of Salisbury during its Jan. 6, 2025 meeting, recognizing her years of public service. The proclamation recited that Alexander was first elected to the Salisbury City Council in 2013 and served two terms as mayor beginning in 2015 and again in 2020. The resolution praised her collaborative approach to governance and noted her work on business growth, infrastructure, public spaces and public safety.
Commissioners and other attendees offered personal remembrances about Alexander—s mentorship and local involvement. A moment of silence was observed for her and remarks included commissioners' memories of working with her and her attendance at municipal-county breakfasts. The board adopted the proclamation by voice vote; members said "aye."
Provenance: the proclamation and remarks begin around transcript block s=229 and conclude with the vote recorded around s=406.
