Dumfries, Va. –– Dumfries’ Town Manager has accepted a similar position in Culpeper.
Kimberley Alexander, 33, was chosen out of 51 applicants who applied to be Culpeper’s new town manager.
“She proved to be the top candidate in a field of very talented people who applied,” said Mayor Chip Coleman in a press release. “She has faced some tough issues in her previous position and handled them well.”
Alexander has served as Dumfries Town Manager since 2009. During her tenure, she oversaw saw an extensive investigation into the town’s police department. During the probe, the town’s police chief of 15-years, Calvin Johnson, was placed on administrative leave. He had spent a total of 27-years on the force and was eventually replaced in September with current Police Chief Daniel Taber.
Alexander lives in Spotsylvania, but her mother owns 15 acres of farmland in Culpeper County, according to the town’s press release announcing her hire, which remains contingent on a background check and a final decision by that town’s governing council.
Alexander holds a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and graduating cum laude from James Madison University in 2000.
Prior to heading to Dumfries, she worked in her college town of Harrisonburg, serving as the assistant to the city manager for more than a year. Before that promotion, she served as the city’s director of Special Projects and Grants Management.
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The Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) announced that all its locations will remain closed today, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, citing “continued dangerous road conditions.”
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Residents are encouraged to check CRRL’s website and social media channels for updates regarding reopening plans. Library services, including online resources and virtual assistance, remain available for those looking to access books, learning tools, or other materials remotely.
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