Tag: vote

Letter to the Editor: Let’s celebrate funding for affordable housing

To the editor: On Monday, city council took a bold step in addressing our housing needs here in Alexandria. A 1 percent increase in the...

My View: Why I’m running for council

By Chris Hubbard I am running for city council because I have seen gaps between Alexandria policies, planning, development and industry standards and best practices...

Nine announce school board candidacy, June 12 filing deadline approaches

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] While city council campaigns are in full swing – with 13 declared candidates vying for six slots on that body...

Crowded slate of candidates vies for council

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Alexandria is moving into election season full steam ahead now that the last call for Democratic candidates to file for...

My View: Why I’m running for re-election

By Mayor Allison Silberberg Just over two years ago, I became mayor of Alexandria. As a candidate, I shared with you my vision for Alexandria,...

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...

Our View: Parking vote is about livability

This local election season, it’s time to have a discussion about what kind of Alexandria we want, both now and in the future. Do we...