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City Hall Brief: Wednesday, December 10
Council sides with union on wages, hears sobering economic update, and appoints hometown auditor. Plus: what's on Saturday's docket.
Federal job losses, rising inflation straining Alexandria residents, City Manager reports
Economic update shows Northern Virginia lost 6,600 federal jobs and 10,300 professional services positions over past year; tax payment plan requests up 34 percent since November
Alexandria Sheriff Casey tapped for Spanberger transition team
Casey joins Mayor Gaskins, Councilman Aguirre as third city official named to governor-elect's 'United for Virginia's Future' committee
Alexandria native Amaratu Kamara appointed as permanent Independent Policing Auditor
City Council votes unanimously to elevate acting auditor after nearly a year leading civilian oversight office
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, December 10
Council approves police wage increase, weighs cuts to offset costs
Council sides with police union on wages in impasse hearing, directs staff to consider reducing authorized force
Unanimous vote approves $10.2 million in raises; city to study whether fewer officers could offset costs.
What's happening in Alexandria: Wednesday, December 10
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria
New state data shows ACPS trails Virginia averages in all tested subjects
One school rated 'Distinguished'; four elementary schools flagged for intensive support
City Council to consider housing developments, zoning changes at Saturday hearing
Planning Commission recommended approval for most items on the Dec. 13 public hearing docket
Alexandria proposes shift from green building certifications to energy performance targets
Public hearings set for January on plan covering projects that require city development approval
Virginia Theological Seminary receives largest grant in its history
$5 million will fund five-year storytelling initiative
Public hearing Thursday on renaming four ACPS facilities
Board to hear community input on proposals that drew more than 1,400 poll responses; vote scheduled for Dec. 18
As mayor touts zoning reforms, opponents seek funds for potential appeal
Coalition faces Dec. 15 deadline to pay $45,000 in legal fees
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, December 9
City Council to vote on police contract, Gaskins discusses housing crisis, and a new bus route to D.C.
What's happening in Alexandria: Tuesday, December 9
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria