NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander will not seek re-election as he takes on a leadership role at Virginia Community College System, according to a release.
Mayor Alexander confirmed to News 3 that he does plan to finish his current term. He just won re-election last November, and his current term runs until December of 2028. He will take on his new job at VCCS on July 10.
Alexander accepted a role as Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships of VCCS. His responsibilities will include leading efforts "to advance public and private resource development, legislative engagement, and system-wide communications," the release says. He will also serve as the Executive Director of the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education.
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The release says Mayor Alexander is an ideal fit for the position, citing his leadership skills and years of experience in government.
"With a distinguished career spanning education, government, and business, Dr. Alexander brings a unique and proven leadership perspective to VCCS," the release says.
Alexander defeated two candidates when he was re-elected last November, marking the first time he faced challengers in his bid for mayor.
He has been Norfolk's mayor since May 2016, previously serving as a state senator from 2012 to 2016 and in the House of Delegates from 2002 to 2012.
