Tag: mark jinks
Shattered promises in Potomac Yard
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
Potomac Yard residents are frustrated after what they see as a pattern of bait-and-switch from the city and a lack of accountability...
City names permanent city archaeologist
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
City Manager Mark Jinks has made acting city archaeologist Eleanor Breen's role permanent, the city announced Monday.
Breen joined the city...
City to begin receiving taxes for Airbnb rentals
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
The city will begin receiving taxes for rentals within city limits listed on online lodging platform Airbnb this April.
City Manager...
Council discusses Spirit Cruises, receives tourism update
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
City council discussed the renewal of a license agreement with Spirit Cruises and heard a tourism update from Visit Alexandria...
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 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...
Our View: Council’s delegation of authority was an unforced error
It’s remarkable how often public officials seem tone deaf to how their actions will be perceived.
This happens too often in Alexandria. The most recent...
City council vote sparks heated debate
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
A city council discussion concerning delegating certain tasks to the city manager and the city attorney at Tuesday’s legislative meeting...
City names new legislative director
City Manager Mark Jinks has appointed a former city employee as legislative director.
Sarah G. Taylor, who begins the position on Jan. 8, worked for...
City council considers, clashes over future of Cameron Run Park
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
The future of Cameron Run Regional Park on Eisenhower Avenue inspired a spirited debate at city council’s legislative meeting on Tuesday...
