Alexandria candidates look ahead

Joe has been a self-employed painting contractor.

Joe Anderson currently serves as an Alexandria City Council Member. He is serving as the chair of the Safety committee. He has served 5 terms since 2008. 

As of August 20, 2024, Joe Anderson did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Alexandria City Council discusses medical cannabis ballot measure

Supports putting medical marijuana on the November ballot

- Supports putting medical marijuana on the November ballot

Public Safety

Education

Said "“I don’t agree with raising any taxes and I’m opposed to any new taxes"

- Said "“I don’t agree with raising any taxes and I’m opposed to any new taxes"

Economy

Joe Anderson

Joe previously worked as a self-employed painting contractor.

Joe Anderson currently serves as a City Council Member in City of Alexandria. He was first elected in 2008.

As of September 5, 2024, Michael McGrath did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Michael McGrath did not have a website or any information online.

Michael McGrath

As of August 27, 2024, Michael McGrath did not have a website or any information online.

Michael McCgrath

Alexandria appoints new city council member

Patrick previously worked as a leader of a county-wide industrial development corporation.

Patrick Blair currently serves as a city council member in Alexandria. He was appointed to fill the vacancy in 2024.

As of August 20, 2024, Patrick Blair did not have a website or any information online.

Supports putting medical cannabis on the November ballot.

- Supports putting medical cannabis on the November ballot.

Patrick Blair

Patrick Blair currently serves as City Council member in Alexandria, Kentucky. He was appointed to fill the vacancy in 2024.

- Patrick supports putting medical cannabis on the November ballot

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Robert and his wife Micki have two children and live in Alexandria. They attend Main Street Baptist Church. He volunteers coaching basketball, baseball, and softball. 

Robert is retired, previously working in construction. 

Robert Strong currently serves as a City Council Member in City of Alexandria. He is the chair of the Personnel committee. 

As of August 20, 2024, Robert Strong did not have a website.

As a city council member, supported putting a referendum on allowing medical marijuana businesses within city limits on the November ballot. 

- As a city council member, supported putting a referendum on allowing medical marijuana businesses within city limits on the November ballot. 

Robert Strong

As of August 28, 2024, Robert Strong did not have a website.

Robert Strong currently serves as a City Council Member in City of Alexandria.

As of September 5, 2024, Shane Collins did not have a website.

As of August 20, 2024, Shane Collins did not have a website.

Shane Collins

As of August 28, 2024, Shane Collins did not have a website.

STACEY L. GRAUS Biography

Stacey earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and political science from Northern Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky. He is married to his wife, and they have 3 children.

Stacey Graus has served as a city council member in Alexandria since 1998. He is the chair of the Finance Committee.

As of August 20, 2024, Stacey Graus did not have a website or any information online.

Stacey Graus

Stacey attended Northern Kentucky University and received a International Studies and Political Science degree. He then attended the University of Kentucky and received a law degree.

Stacey Graus currently serves as a City Council Member in City of Alexandria since 1998

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As of September 5, 2024, Thomas Baldridge did not have a website.

Thomas Baldridge has served as a city council member in Alexandria since 2018.

As of August 20, 2024, Thomas Baldridge did not have a website.

Supports zoning laws and said "I believe in special development zones or SDZ's. These rules create special boundaries, designated by the city, to help match a building proposal to an area. For example, keeping low income housing units away from subdivisions. "

- Supports zoning laws and said "I believe in special development zones or SDZ's. These rules create special boundaries, designated by the city, to help match a building proposal to an area. For example, keeping low income housing units away from subdivisions. "
- Supports funding street repairs.

As a city council member, worked to increase enforcement of speeding and stop sign violations.

- As a city council member, worked to increase enforcement of speeding and stop sign violations.

As a city council member, worked to lower property tax rates and balance the budget.

- As a city council member, worked to lower property tax rates and balance the budget.

Thomas Baldridge

As of August 28, 2024, Thomas Baldridge did not have a website.

Currently serves as a City Council Member in City of Alexandria since 2018

- Supports zoning laws and said "I believe in special development zones or SDZ's. These rules create special boundaries, designated by the city, to help match a building proposal to an area. For example, keeping low income housing units away from subdivisions. "
- Supports funding street repairs

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 