Raymond Alexander

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Raymond Alexander

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Last election

November 8, 2022

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Raymond Alexander ran for election to the Lexington City Council to represent District 12 in Kentucky. Alexander lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Alexander completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2022

See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2022)

General election

General election for Lexington City Council District 12

Incumbent Kathy Plomin defeated Raymond Alexander in the general election for Lexington City Council District 12 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kathy Plomin (Nonpartisan)	73.2	5,711
		Raymond Alexander (Nonpartisan)	26.8	2,091

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,802
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kathy Plomin and Raymond Alexander advanced from the primary for Lexington City Council District 12.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Raymond Alexander completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Alexander's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Raymond Alexander. I am running for the 12th district council seat. I am a former U.S. Marine, serving eight years and a former Lexington police officer, serving sixteen years. I served in patrol, the mounted unit, and the bomb squad. Due to an injury, I retired in 2017. During my police service I was awarded a medal of valor and a life-saving medal. I have been employed in the area of telecommunications for 33 years. I am married to Tracey and we have two grown children and one grandchild. We have lived in the 12th district for thirteen years and I am an at-large member of the Cumberland Hills Neighborhood Association. I’m in my second term as a state trustee of the FOP Bluegrass Lodge #4.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Public Safety - The police department, corrections, and E-911 needs to hire more qualified candidates to ensure public safety.
• Government Spending - Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government needs to operate within its means and maintain a balanced budget without overspending.
• Roadway Improvements and Sensible Growth- Improve roads and striping.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Safety is of utmost concern. 2021 was our highest homicide rate in L-FUCG’s history. To date, we are tied with last year’s total of homicides. This must be reduced. We must hire more qualified police officers, retain the ones we currently have, and get back to proactive and community policing. We also need to hire more qualified corrections officers and E-911 call-takers and dispatchers. Our public safety officers deserve the overwhelming support and backing from our city leaders. This will serve as a model for our community.

We also need to preserve our horse industry while promoting growth in our rural areas around I-64 and I-75 on the southeast part of Lexington. The citizens’ roads outside of our urban service areas are neglected and need updated improvements. Sensible growth and development in the right areas will generate more income from our taxpayers for the city to combat inflation and provide the public safety services that are so critically needed.

I have had family connections with the horse industry all my life and was a trainer during my time with the mounted police unit while at the Lexington Police Department. Paco and I received many awards for police equestrian events. My father drove for Nationwide Horse Carriers and worked the starting gates along with my uncle at Keeneland, Churchill, and Kentucky Downs. My aunt and family currently work in the Saddelbred industry. My uncle, (“Spec”), was the starter for Keeneland for over thirty years.

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