MEET ALEXANDRIA

Neighborhood tested leadership for District 1.

“The future is calling. I’m answering.”

A longtime community leader and small business owner, Alexandria Anderson has spent over a decade working at the neighborhood and city level to improve access, accountability, and quality of life in Austin. District 1 is home, and she is prepared to lead on day one.

"As a queer woman, my lived experiences shape how I lead. I bring a people-centered, inclusive perspective. I'm running for District One to address the consequences of past policy decisions and bring organizing experience, fiscal responsibility, and real problem-solving to City Hall."

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Leadership and Service in District 1

Alexandria has spent more than a decade leading at the neighborhood and city level, working directly with residents and city departments to improve quality of life in District 1. Her leadership is rooted in collaboration, accountability, and sustained civic engagement.

Through years of hands-on involvement in East Austin, Alexandria has represented residents and advocated for practical, community-centered solutions.
- Chair and Vice Chair of the Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association for nine years
- Co Chair of the East MLK Contact Team for five years
- Advocated for housing stability, infrastructure improvements, and climate sustainability
- Worked directly with city departments to address neighborhood concerns
Alexandria brings direct experience navigating city systems and advising on policy at the municipal level.
- City of Austin Commissioner serving on:
- Commission for Women Chair
- African American Resource Advisory Commission Chair
- Advisor to City Council
- Contributor on policy recommendations to City Council
- Advanced transparency, accountability, and inclusive representation
Beyond formal appointments, Alexandria has built partnerships across organizations and neighborhoods to strengthen community outcomes.
- Executive Committee member, Austin Neighborhood Council
- Board leadership with EverGreen Austin
- 2023 African American Leadership Institute Cohort
- 2023 Emerge Texas Cohort
- 2024 The University of Texas at Austin LBJ Women's Campaign School Cohort
- 2025 LGBTQ+ Victory Institute Candidate and Campaign Training Cohort
- 2025 The Campaign School at Yale Cohort
- Former manager an East Austin arts nonprofit supporting cultural preservation and creative opportunity
As a former Division I scholarship athlete at the University of Texas and an international competitor for Nike and USA Track & Field, Alexandria brings the discipline, focus, and long-term planning required to perform at the highest level.
- Competed internationally for Nike and USA Track & Field for eight years
- University of Texas track scholarship athlete and UT graduate
- 2020 University of Texas Hall of Honor Inductee
- 2025 Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
Alexandria founded and operates Essential Fitness ATX, giving her firsthand experience navigating Austin’s local economy, managing budgets, and sustaining a community-facing business in a rapidly growing city.
- Founder and operator of Essential Fitness ATX
- Experience managing operations, budgets, and day-to-day business realities
- Works directly with Austin residents through wellness and fitness programming
District 1 is home. Alexandria has lived in the MLK Givens Park neighborhood for more than twelve years and remains deeply invested in protecting neighborhood character, strengthening community connections, and improving quality of life for residents.
- Resident of the MLK Givens Park neighborhood for over twelve years
- Proud dog mom to Maltipoos Sage and Chewy
- Avid gardener, hiker, and camper with deep appreciation for Austin’s natural spaces