Alexandria Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Robert O.
Strong
Robert O. Strong is running for mayor of Alexandria in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Retired construction industry professional who serves on the Alexandria City Council. He chairs the council's Personnel Committee.
On the record: Robert O. Strong
7 sourced01City budget2 sourced positions
Said the council has kept police, public works and administrative staff on competitive wages and benefits within its budget.
We have done some great work within our budget, ensuring our police department, public works department, and our administrative staff continue to receive competitive wages and benefits”
Own statementLINK nky · Dec 16, 2025Link
Voted yes on adopting the city's budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Alexandria · Jun 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Taxes and budget1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
In 2024, listed low taxes and balanced budgets, well-equipped police and fire departments, and balancing green spaces with new developments among Alexandria's most pressing issues.
Own statementLINK nky · Sep 27, 2024Link
03Property tax rate1 sourced position
Voted yes on setting the 2026 city property tax rate at $0.140 per $100 of assessed value (passed 6-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Alexandria · Sep 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Police pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending the salary ranges for city police department employees, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Alexandria · May 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Manufactured homes1 sourced position
Voted yes on zoning text amendments to allow and regulate qualified manufactured homes (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Alexandria · Jun 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Kroger development1 sourced position
Voted yes on a memorandum of agreement with CBL LLC for a downtown business district retail project, the first step toward industrial building revenue bonds (passed 5-0, April 2025).
Council voteCity of Alexandria · Apr 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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City budget
In their words
Said the council has kept police, public works and administrative staff on competitive wages and benefits within its budget.
Dec 16, 2025 ·LINK nky · Dec 16, 2025
On the record
Voted yes on adopting the city's budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Jun 18, 2026 ·City of Alexandria · Jun 18, 2026
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