John Alexander

In November 2019, Alexander was named 'Leader of the Year' by an influential think tank at its annual Councillor Awards.

Alexander won the 'SNP Councillor of the Year' category at the inaugural SNP Independence Magazine Awards 2018.

At the Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2018, Alexander won the 'Local Politician of the Year' category.

In the 2017 election, he was re-elected with 1956 1st preference votes. Alexander subsequently became Leader of Dundee City Council after striking a deal to form an administration with veteran councillor, Ian Borthwick.

In March 2016, Alexander became the first Convener of the newly created Neighbourhood Services Committee which was formed following the amalgamation of the Housing Department, Environment Department and Communities Section. He held this post until his appointment as Leader of Dundee City Council in May 2017.

Following Councillor Black's resignation from the post in 2013, Alexander took on the role of Convener of the Housing Committee in 2013, a post which he held until it was expanded in 2016.

John Alexander was first elected to the Strathmartine Ward (Ward 1) in the 2012 Scottish council election with 1245 1st preference votes, becoming Dundee's youngest ever serving councillor at 23 years old.

Following his election in 2012, Alexander Held the role of Depute Convener of Housing within the SNP Council Administration. The then Convener of the Department was Councillor Jimmy Black.

Alexander was educated at St Saviour's Roman Catholic High School in Dundee (2000 - 2006) - although the school has since closed.