The Alexander City City Council is not quite complete for the term beginning in 2026.
Two runoffs will be held Sept. 23 for Districts 4 and 6. Kelly Waldrop and Frank Tapley won the most votes in a three-way race, ousting Michael Ponder in District 4. District 6 incumbent Brett Phillips will face Mike Lucus, both of whom garnered enough votes to face off, moving Tony Harris out of the race last week.
Kelly Waldrop
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Brett Phillips
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Mike Lucas
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