SALISBURY, N.C. — Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander died Sunday night, local leaders have confirmed. She was 73.
Alexander scaled back her duties as mayor after being diagnosed with cancer.
Assistant City Manager Kelly Baker confirmed the mayor’s death, The Salisbury Post said, describing her as a “legitimately warm individual who cared greatly about the city, its people and everyone who worked for it.”
Mayor Pro Tem Tamara Sheffield said Alexander was “not only a visionary leader, she was a mentor and a friend whose passion for this city knew no bounds.”
Sheffield added, “Karen was not just a colleague but a dear friend, and she will be profoundly missed. She was truly a Mayor for all and I want to personally thank her family for sharing her with us.”
City Manager Jim Greene said Alexander “consistently put the needs of Salisbury’s residents first.”
“We are grateful for her enduring contributions and will honor her memory by continuing her work of creating a Salisbury for all,” Greene said.
Alexander was in her fourth term as mayor. Details regarding memorial arrangements will be shared once they are finalized.
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