Politics

Council sets 4-cent tax ceiling for FY25

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com At Tuesday’s legislative meeting, City Council voted unanimously to declare a 4-cent tax increase ceiling ahead of the fiscal year...

Arena not included in state budget

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com The Virginia General Assembly completed the 2024 session Saturday without language or action on the Sports and Entertainment Authority that...

City’s legislative director assesses priorities as General Assembly draws to close

By Mark Eaton The Virginia General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on Saturday. If a budget is adopted, legislators will return to Richmond on April...

Analysis: Why election reform is elusive

By Mark Eaton City elections are inevitable and intermittent. Improving Alexandria’s election process offers none of the satisfactions of infrastructure enhancements such as plaques, ribbon-cutting ceremonies...

Coalition for a Livable Alexandria sues city over Zoning for Housing

By Wafir Salih | wsalih@alextimes.com The Coalition for a Livable Alexandria, a local advocacy group of city residents, filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court on...

Council approves street name changes, 301 N. Fairfax St. development

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com City Council approved the renaming and rededication of streets named for Confederate soldiers and generals and also passed the 301...