Alexandria Kentucky

The Alexandria City Council met October 1, 2026, and approved the September 17 meeting minutes. The council recognized McLendon Martial Arts as the October Amplify Alexandria business. Representatives said the Alexandria business, located at 8109 Alexandria Pike, has expanded since opening in 2020 and now offers programs for children as young as 18 months through adults. Eight students, ranging in...

The Alexandria City Council met September 17, 2026, and approved the minutes from its September 3 meeting. Council held the first reading of Ordinance 2026-09, which would rezone 102 Washington Street from Residential R1D to Old Town Business B1 to allow an ice cream shop. The prospective owners described plans for a quick-service shop with indoor and outdoor seating, generally between 20 and 40 s...

At its September 3, 2026 meeting, the Alexandria City Council approved the minutes from its August 20 meeting and adopted two ordinances. Ordinance 2026-07 approved the annual 2026-S26 supplement to the City Code of Ordinances, incorporating recent ordinances, resolutions, municipal orders and applicable statutory changes. Ordinance 2026-08 set Alexandria’s 2026 real-property ad valorem tax rate a...

The Alexandria Planning & Zoning Commission met September 1, 2026, beginning with a public hearing on a proposed zone change for 102 Washington Street, the former Campbell Fire Insurance building. The applicant requested changing the property from R-1D residential to B-1 business zoning to allow an ice cream shop to operate as a permitted use. Staff explained that the property is surrounded by...

The Alexandria City Council met August 20, 2026, approving the minutes from the August 6 meeting before hearing an update from Jill Seidel of Pepper Construction on the Alexandria Government Center project. Seidel reported that the project has progressed from extensive site preparation and soil stabilization to foundations, retaining walls, structural steel, exterior work and interior finishing. S...

The Alexandria Planning & Zoning Commission met August 18, 2026, for a public hearing on the proposed preliminary plat for the D.R. Horton subdivision at 1671 Grandview Road. Planning and Zoning Director Cindy Minter reviewed revisions made since the original 2025 proposal, including reducing the subdivision from 46 to 43 lots, changing the road alignment, reducing the height and length of ret...

The Alexandria City Council meeting on August 6, 2026, opened with the swearing-in of new police recruit Andrew Sawyer, who will begin academy training this fall, and recognition of a generous donation from longtime community supporter Mary to the Alexandria Police Department. The funds will be used to purchase an electronic evidence locker to securely store and preserve digital devices during cri...

The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission met on July 21, 2026, with much of the meeting focused on continued public concerns regarding the proposed Grandview Reserve development by D.R. Horton. The Commission began by approving the minutes from its May 5 meeting and reviewing correspondence from City Attorney Michael Duncan addressing the development and ongoing litigation. Duncan explained t...

At its July 16, 2026 meeting, the Alexandria City Council approved the minutes from the June 18 meeting and received updates from city staff on ongoing public works, economic development, and community projects. City Administrator David Plummer reported continued efforts to address property maintenance concerns, including coordinating with Kroger to improve maintenance of overgrown property on  Co...

At its June 18, 2026 meeting, the Alexandria City Council approved the minutes from its May 21 meeting and heard public comment from resident  Walter Ryan , who raised concerns about an ongoing hillside failure and retaining wall instability near  Sheridan Drive  that he believes stems from previous sewer repair work. Ryan described continued ground movement affecting multiple properties and expre...

At its May 21, 2026 meeting, the Alexandria City Council approved the minutes from its May 7 meeting and recognized Mayor Andy Zabel for his recent victory in the Republican primary election for Campbell County Judge/Executive. Council members praised Zabel’s years of service as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, council member, and mayor, highlighting improvements to city parks, infrastructure, and co...

The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 5, 2026, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a public hearing regarding proposed zoning text amendments related to “qualified manufactured homes” under new Kentucky legislation set to take effect July 1, 2026. Planning staff explained that House Bill 160 and KRS 100.348 prohibit local governments from treating qualified...

The Alexandria City Council meeting on April 16, 2026, opened with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the April 2 meeting minutes. The primary guest speaker was Campbell County Coroner Mark Schweitzer, who addressed council regarding his reelection campaign and provided an overview of his office’s work over nearly three decades. He highlighted initiatives such as the creation of...

The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on April 7, 2026 opened with approval of prior meeting minutes and moved quickly into new business focused on recent state legislation affecting manufactured housing . The commission reviewed updates to Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 100.348, which will take effect July 1, 2026, and significantly changes how qualified manufactured homes are def...

The Alexandria City Council meeting on April 2, 2026 opened with approval of prior meeting minutes before council members considered and unanimously approved Resolution 2026-03, authorizing a memorandum of understanding for the installation of a Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame memorial at the city building . The project, presented by local veterans and partners, will be privately funded and constru...

The Alexandria City Council met on March 19, 2026, opening with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the March 5 meeting minutes. The council unanimously passed Ordinance 2020-601, repealing an outdated purchasing policy in favor of the mayor’s updated procurement policy established by executive order. Department reports included the city clerk announcing upcoming Kentuc...

The Alexandria City Council meeting on March 5, 2026, opened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the minutes from the February 5 meeting. The council welcomed two new Alexandria Police Department officers—Officer Sean Senior, a Campbell County native with over 12 years of law enforcement experience, and Officer Michael Woodford, a Fort Thomas native with about five years...

The Alexandria City Council met on February 5, 2026, opening with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the January 15 meeting minutes. Council approved  Municipal Order 2026-01 , reappointing Councilmember Patrick Blair to serve a one-year term on the OKI Regional Council of Governments Board of Directors, with discussion highlighting the importance of regional trans...

The Alexandria City Council met on January 15, 2026, opening with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The council welcomed Cub Scout Pack 563 as guests and recognized Bill and Crystal Honor as the 2025 Christmas/Winter Beautification Award winners for their extensive holiday display, presenting them with a certificate and gift card. A cer...

The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission met on January 6, 2026, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, with all members present along with city staff. The commission elected officers for the year, reappointing Nick Reitman as chair, Sonny Marcus as vice chair, and Randy Negus as treasurer, followed by approval of the prior meeting minutes. No visitors were present and there was...

The Alexandria City Council met on December 18, 2025, opening with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Council received and formally approved the city’s annual audit presentation from Chamberlain Owen & Company, which issued an unmodified (clean) audit opinion, reported no material weaknesses or compliance issues, and highlighted Alexa...

The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission met on December 16, 2025, to conduct regular business and receive updates on current and upcoming planning matters. The commission approved the minutes from the prior meeting and discussed future updates to the city’s comprehensive plan, noting that 2026 is the appropriate time to formally review and potentially revise it, including future land use and...

The Alexandria City Council met on December 4, 2025, beginning with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the November 20 meeting minutes. The meeting’s primary presentation came from Campbell County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shelly Wilson, joined by Board Chair Peggy Schultz, who delivered an extensive overview of district performance, programs, and initiatives. Dr. Wilson hig...

The Alexandria City Council met on  November 20, 2025 , beginning with approval of the November 6 meeting minutes. Council then recognized the  2025 Fall/Halloween Beautification Award winners , Cary Nordic and Clare Minter, presenting them with certificates and gift cards. The city’s  Visual Identity Team  followed with a special presentation honoring contributors to Alexandria’s branding history...

The Alexandria City Council met on November 6, 2025. The meeting opened with the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance before approving the minutes from October 16. Community Presentations: Resident Olivia Crowder proposed bringing a YMCA to Alexandria to provide a public pool, childcare, and fitness options for families and seniors. The Council expressed interest in exploring the idea and suggested...