Kelly Alexander Jr

[Aisha O. Dew @AishaDew]

Together, we will endeavor to serve District 107 as it, too, transitions from its past and current shape to a new future in Kelly’s name and in honor of his powerful legacy.

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environmental justice and clean energy jobs, affordable housing, supporting small businesses, and improving transportation infrastructure. I know that Bobby will be the perfect bridge in the transition from Kelly’s distinguished service to my filling his seat in the new year.

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where he has raised lots of funds through its annual golf tournament and ensured the smooth running of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. prayer breakfast. Over the next three-and-a-half months, he will advocate for the issues that mattered most to Kelly:

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His mother dedicated 30 years of her life to the Charlotte school system and its children. And he raised his own children in the community. He has especially worked to support his local precinct, Precinct 16, and the McCrorey YMCA,

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In his acceptance speech, Bobby demonstrated exactly why Alfred & Helen Alexander & I asked him to take on this brief but delicate role. His roots in West #CLT go far back. His father not only was a Johnson C. Smith U professor but also owned businesses in the area 1957-2002.

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It will truly be the end of an era, since I will take over a differently-shaped district due to the redrawn legislative maps that will go into effect next year.

[Aisha O. Dew @AishaDew]

I’m delighted to congratulate Bobby Drakeford for winning the special election on Tuesday night to finish out Kelly Alexander, Jr.’s final term as your District 107 representative.

#CLT #NCpol #NCpolitics

[Kelly Alexander Jr @TheNCRep]

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of NC Rep. Kelly Alexander Jr.

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We are truly grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and condolences we have already received from family, friends, and the community.

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Official statement from the Alexander Family-
It is with deep regret that the Alexander family shares the passing of our brother, brother-in-law, friend, and community leader, North Carolina Representative Kelly Alexander Jr., who left us this morning.

[Kelly Alexander Jr @TheNCRep]

This loss has come as a shock to us, and we kindly ask the public for privacy as we process this and plan to celebrate his life in the coming days. We will share more details in the near future.

[Kelly Alexander Jr @TheNCRep]

Kelly’s unwavering commitment to his city, district, state, and this nation has been both profound and heartfelt throughout the years.

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Democracy is on the ballot this year at every level. Let us not make uninformed choices; waste our votes or mistake bad choices for good ones.

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I saw this News & Observer article on the News & Observer app and thought you’d be interested.

Will NC pass medical marijuana this year? This Democrat may not lend his support again

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Today is the first day of Kwanza. Let the holiday celebrations continue.

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Merry Christmas one and all

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#TheNCRep I saw this News & Observer article on the News & Observer app and thought you’d be interested.

Corporate landlords reduce homeownership in Black Charlotte neighborhoods, study says

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I saw this News & Observer article on the News & Observer app and thought you’d be interested.

Free IDs now available as NC prepares to implement voter ID. How you can get one.

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