Tag: FY2019

Council discusses salary increases, affordable housing at legislative meeting

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Council passed the ordinance on first reading to increase annual compensation for mayor to $41,600 and for other members of...

Council approves FY2019 budget, tentatively approves 1 percent meals tax increase

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] City council approved a $748.4 million FY2019 budget on Thursday, including a tentative 1 percent increase in the restaurant meals...

Education, transportation prioritized in FY2019 capital improvement program

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] City Manager Mark Jinks’ proposed capital improvement program calls for $2.142 billion between fiscal years 2019 and 2028, with $194.8 million proposed...

Council mulls restaurant meal tax increase, voluntary contribution to fund affordable...

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] City council discussed options to establish a dedicated funding stream toward affordable housing at a legislative meeting on Tuesday night. The...

Alexandria City School Board votes to increase budget request

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] Following City Manager Mark Jinks proposing a $742.3 million operating budget last week, the Alexandria City School Board has voted...

City manager unveils FY2019 budget to council

By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected] City Manager Mark Jinks formally presented his proposed operating budget to members of city council at a special meeting Tuesday...

City manager to unveil proposed budget

City Manager Mark Jinks is set to formally present his proposed FY2019 budget to members of city council on Tuesday night. The formal unveiling...