August 24, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Alexandria has a new mayor
During Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting of the Alexandria town council, Lloyd Dyer was sworn in as mayor succeeding former mayor Bennett Armstrong. Dyer had previously served as Alderman before being elected mayor earlier this month during the municipal election. The term is for four years.
Meanwhile Curtis Rutter also took his oath of office as Alderman. Rutter was elected unopposed earlier this month to fill an unexpired two-year term.
Also, during Tuesday night’s meeting, Rusty Bradshaw, who previously served as Alderman, was appointed by the council to fill another unexpired two-year term since there were not enough Aldermen in place to establish a quorum.
Alexandria City Attorney Vester Parsley administered the oath to each.
The only other Alderman is Lynne Dickerson, who was elected to a four-year term two years ago and currently has two more years left in her tenure.
The Alexandria town council is made up of the mayor and six aldermen which means three aldermen seats remain vacant.