Alexandria Kentucky

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...

The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission met on November 4, 2025, with members approving minutes from the previous meeting before reviewing a site improvement plan for 1 Paul Lane , the former dentist office property. The site will be redeveloped into a Snappy Tomato Pizza carryout and delivery location. The proposed plan includes a circular pickup lane with a single service window, no dine-i...

The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 21, 2025. After approving the previous meeting’s minutes, members reviewed updates on the proposed Highland View subdivision by Drees Homes, located off Riley Road. City Planning Director Cindy Minter reported that developers revised their plans to include a continuous sidewalk along the property, address vegetation and line-of-sight con...

The Alexandria City Council met on October 16, 2025, opening with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of minutes from October 2. Brooke Ball from Campbell County High School invited the community to attend the school’s fall play The Curious Savage on November 1 and 2, praising students’ creativity and dedication. Council held a second reading of Ordinance 2025-15 , establishing z...

The Alexandria City Council met on October 2, 2025. Council welcomed community members involved in planning the Fall Festival on Main Street , scheduled for October 11. Organizers discussed family-friendly activities such as pumpkin carving, chalk art, and games, with support from local volunteers and businesses. Council also held the first reading of an ordinance establishing regulations for tatt...

At the September 18, 2025 Alexandria City Council meeting, council recognized Steve Martin and his family with a proclamation celebrating 40 years of Empress Chili as a staple business in the community. The city also adopted Resolution 2025-11, joining the statewide Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement to ensure backup support during disasters. Updates were provided on local projects, includi...

At the September 16, 2025 meeting, the Alexandria Planning & Zoning Commission heard a presentation on proposed zoning text amendments to regulate tattoo and body art establishments. Staff outlined that while such businesses are permitted in some nearby jurisdictions, Alexandria currently has no specific language in its code. The commission discussed draft language to define these uses, establ...

At the September 4, 2025 Alexandria City Council meeting, members approved the minutes from the previous meeting and honored Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ with a proclamation recognizing its 175th anniversary. Council adopted the 2025 property tax rate, which remains unchanged at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed property value, and also approved updates to align the city’s animal control fees a...

The Alexandria City Council held its regular meeting on August 21, 2025. The evening opened with a public hearing on the proposed property tax rate, with council deciding to keep the rate at $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed value , the same as last year. Discussion centered on how revenue helps fund essential city services, police salaries, and infrastructure maintenance. Council recognized Michelle N...

At the August 7, 2025 Alexandria City Council meeting, council members approved several key items, including updates to zoning regulations related to alcohol, tobacco, and vape businesses, as well as rear yard setback standards. They also approved a salary range adjustment for police sergeants and voted to adopt an interlocal agreement with Campbell County for full animal control services. A new c...