SALISBURY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The mayor of Salisbury, Karen Alexander, passed away on Sunday night, according to town officials.
There’s an outpouring of support for her on social media following her passing. Alexander, a recipient of the 2024 Salisbury Pride Ally of the Year Award, is described as “a trailblazer, a mentor, and a guiding light” for the community
“She was instrumental in developing strategies that encouraged business growth, improved infrastructure and fostered vibrant public spaces. She also prioritized public safety initiatives that created safer neighborhoods and reflected her steadfast commitment to the health and well-being of families, visitors, and the community at large,” officials said of Alexander.
“Mayor Alexander was not only a visionary leader; she was a mentor and a friend whose passion for this city knew no bounds. From revitalizing our downtown to investing in our neighborhoods, her influence and dedication touched every corner of Salisbury,” Mayor Pro Tem Tamara Sheffield said.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles wrote on X, “Her dedication to the City of Salisbury and her unwavering commitment to public service touched the lives of many. We will honor her legacy by continuing to support one another, just as she encouraged us to do.”
According to the Salisbury Post, Mayor Alexander was 73 and died after a cancer diagnosis in October. She was first elected to Salisbury City Council in 2013 and served as mayor during two separate terms in 2015 and 2020.
