Kenneth Cooper Alexander

Infobox State Representative
name = Kenneth C. Alexander


caption = Kenny Alexander at the 2008 Democratic National Convention
state_delegate = Virginia
district = 89th
term_start = 2002
preceded = Jerrauld C. Jones
succeeded = Incumbent
party = Democrat
date of birth = Birth date and age|1966|10|17|
place of birth = Norfolk, Virginia
spouse = 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.

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.

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 [http://www.djj.state.va.us/ 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. [cite web | title = Special Election - August 6, 2002 | publisher = Virginia State Board of Elections | url = http://www2.sbe.state.va.us/web_docs/election/results/2002/aug/ | accessdate = 2008-08-12]

Alexander was unopposed in two of his three succeeding elections.

In early 2008, Alexander floated a trial balloon about running for lieutenant governor in 2009. [cite news | last = Gibson | first = Bob | title = Political Notebook: No dearth of top state candidates | publisher = Charlottesville Daily Progress | date = 2008-04-13 | url = http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/opinion/columnists_political_notebook/article/no_dearth_of_top_state_candidates/13858/ | accessdate = 2008-08-12] [cite web | last = Paige | first = Vivian | title = Bolling running in place | date = 2008-03-24 | url = http://blog.vivianpaige.com/2008/03/24/bolling-running-in-place/ | accessdate = 2008-08-12] However, he appears to have decided against it. [cite web | last = Scrafford | first = Brian | title = Kenny Alexander Not Running for Lt. Governor | publisher = blognetnews.com | date = 2008-04-21 | url = http://www.blognetnews.com/virginia/feed.php?channel=178&iid=115715&y=2008&m=04&d=21 | accessdate = 2008-08-12]

Notes

References

* [http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/a7b082ef6ed01eac85256c0d00515644/f132c3026d46d3a38525738a0052b65d?OpenDocument Virginia House of Delegates: Bio for Kenneth C. Alexander (2008 session)]

External links

* [http://www.kennethalexander.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.vpap.org/candidates/profile/home/70704 Virginia Public Access Project: Kenneth Alexander]
*Virginia State Board of Elections results for 89th House District
** [https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2007/196E44FA-8B19-4240-9A44-737216DAA55D/Unofficial/00_p_710_D4ACBCA9-4D31-4871-8880-0E0D141E339C.shtml November 6, 2007 General Election]
** [http://www2.sbe.virginia.gov/web_docs/Election/results/2005/nov2005/html/h_89.htm November 8, 2005 General Election]
** [http://www2.sbe.state.va.us/web_docs/election/results/2003/nov/H_08_089.htm November 4, 2003 General Election]
** [http://www2.sbe.state.va.us/web_docs/election/results/2002/aug/c_08_089.htm August 6, 2002 Special Election]
* [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=50853 Project Vote Smart - Representative Kenneth Cooper 'Kenny' Alexander (VA)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - Kenneth Cooper Alexander
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=77213 2005] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=19303 2003] campaign contributions

Persondata
NAME=Alexander, Kenneth Cooper
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=Kenny
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Virginia Politician
DATE OF BIRTH=1966-10-17
PLACE OF BIRTH=Norfolk, Virginia, United States
DATE OF DEATH=
PLACE OF DEATH=