Kenneth Cooper Alexander
| Kenneth C. Alexander | |
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| Kenny Alexander at the 2008 Democratic National Convention | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 89th district |
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| Assumed office 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Jerrauld C. Jones |
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| Born | October 17, 1966 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Donna Burnley |
| Residence | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Alma mater | John Tyler Community College, Old Dominion University, Norwich University |
| Profession | funeral director, educator |
| Committees | Commerce and Labor; Education; Privileges and Elections |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Website | http://www.kennethalexander.com |
Kenneth Cooper "Kenny" Alexander (born October 17, 1966, in Norfolk, Virginia) is an American politician of the Democratic Party. Since 2002 he has been a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 89th District in Norfolk.
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[edit] Early life
Alexander grew up in Norfolk, where he attended public schools. At Lake Taylor High School he was drum major of the marching band.
He studied mortuary science at John Tyler Community College in Chester, Virginia and married a classmate, Donna Burnley. After graduation, they set up business in Norfolk, starting the Metropolitan Funeral Service in the Berkley neighborhood in the southwest corner of the city. They later expanded, opening a second funeral home in the mid-town Wards Corner area.
After his election to the House, Alexander pursued and received a masters degree in political science from Norwich University. Since then, he has taught courses in government and political affairs at Tidewater Community College.
[edit] Political career
Alexander was a leader in economic development efforts in Berkley through the Beacon Light Community Housing Development Organization, which he helped organize, and through appointments to the Norfolk Planning Commission and Norfolk Economic Development Authority.
In May 2002, Governor Mark Warner appointed the 89th District incumbent, Delegate Jerrauld C. Jones to be Director of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice. Alexander won the Democratic nomination, then won a special election on August 6 with 72% of the vote in a three-way race.[1]
Alexander was unopposed in two of his three succeeding elections.
On December 15, 2008, Alexander became chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.[2]
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Special Election - August 6, 2002". Virginia State Board of Elections. http://www2.sbe.state.va.us/web_docs/election/results/2002/aug/. Retrieved 2008-08-12.
- ^ Walker, Julian (2008-12-16). "Local delegate picked as chair of Legislative Black Caucus". Virginian-Pilot. http://hamptonroads.com/2008/12/local-delegate-picked-chair-legislative-black-caucus. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Virginia Public Access Project: Kenneth Alexander
- Virginia State Board of Elections results for 89th House District
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Kenneth Cooper 'Kenny' Alexander (VA) profile
- Follow the Money - Kenneth Cooper Alexander
