<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4bayRP_1GzMkej500" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4bayRP_1GzMkej500" width="600" height="526" ><figcaption>Scott Alexander</figcaption></figure>Perry County Judge-Executive Scott Alexander secured a third term in office in the Nov. 3 general election, defeating former Judge-Executive Denny Ray Noble and earning another four years to continue ongoing projects and development initiatives throughout the county.Alexander expressed gratitude to Perry County voters for their continued confidence in his leadership, saying he looks forward to building on the progress made during his previous terms while placing an increased emphasis on economic development, tourism and quality-of-life improvements.With several infrastructure projects underway and additional investments anticipated, Alexander said he believes the county is positioned for continued growth in the years ahead.“We have a lot of irons in the fire right now,” Alexander said. “We have the Buckhorn water plant coming together, we have new hotels coming and we're continuing to see growth in tourism.”Alexander said these developments represent opportunities for both current residents and future generations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum as new projects move forward.“With all the growth and opportunity that’s coming, we think Perry County is setting itself up, not only to succeed now, but for generations to come, to live and work in what we think is the greatest place to live,” he said.Among the administration's ongoing priorities is improving the county's water infrastructure, including efforts to secure and upgrade water facilities and distribution systems.Alexander said progress on those projects will allow county officials to devote greater attention to other areas of economic and community development.“We’re very pleased with the funding in place to secure the water plant and upgrade a lot of the waterlines and the water system as a whole,” Alexander said. “With that part coming to an end and eventually being behind us, we can focus more on jobs, tourism and quality of life issues.”As he prepares for his third term, Alexander said he intends to place particular emphasis on recreational opportunities and amenities that improve the daily lives of Perry County residents while making the area more attractive to visitors.“I really want to focus on the quality of life things this term,” he said. “The parks, the outdoor recreation, hiking, biking, the trails, all the things that make our community so great.”Alexander said he believes continued investment in those areas, combined with ongoing economic development efforts, will contribute to the county's long-term growth.He also reflected on the election, emphasizing his commitment to addressing community concerns through measurable progress and accountability.“I’m really proud of this community,” Alexander said. “We stuck to the issues that matter, we stuck to the truth of what can grow a community and will move a community forward.”Alexander added that he believes public officials should be evaluated on their accomplishments and their ability to deliver results for the communities they serve.“I hold myself accountable for results, to see what’s going on and where we’re at and what we’ve got to offer to the community,” he said. “I think that’s how elections should be ran, on actual things that are happening.”Among the issues generating public discussion in Perry County is the possibility of large-scale data centers locating in the area.Alexander addressed the topic, explaining that while he has taken steps to educate himself about the potential benefits and challenges associated with data center developments, county officials have not yet entered into discussions with a prospective developer.“Right now, as of this time, we have still yet to have a conversation with a data center,” Alexander said. “I have been to classes to learn more about data centers. I’ve gone to see what has gone on in other communities and hear from leaders at both the state and federal level about data centers, to see what mistakes have been in other communities and what benefits have been gained.”Alexander said his research has also included examining communities where such developments have been established and evaluating their economic and community impacts.“I’ve looked to see what communities out there are actually thriving with them,” he said. “But until we get an offer on the table to know what we’re dealing with and who we’re dealing with, it’s an irrelevant issue at the moment.”Despite the absence of a formal proposal, Alexander acknowledged the growing role of data centers in supporting modern technology and digital services, suggesting that demand for such facilities is unlikely to disappear.“With that being said, I currently don’t see Facebook going away, I don’t see Instagram going away, I don’t see all of these apps and their uses, including phones themselves, going away, therefore I don’t see data centers going away anytime soon,” he said.Alexander emphasized that any future discussions surrounding potential developments should involve transparency and communication with residents, allowing the community to better understand the issues involved.“I want to go forward having honest conversations with the community about the issues we face and be a part of the solution process to help the community in any way that we can,” Alexander said.</div></body>

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Perry County Judge-Executive Scott Alexander secured a third term in office in the Nov. 3 general election, defeating former Judge-Executive Denny Ray Noble and earning another four years to continue ongoing projects and development initiatives throughout the county. Alexander expressed gratitude to Perry County voters for their continued confidence in...

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Perry County Judge-Executive Scott Alexander secured a third term in office in the Nov. 3 general election, defeating former Judge-Executive Denny Ray Nobl

Alexander secures third term as Perry judge-executive

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