The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, March 11
Council advertises higher tax rate but signals reluctance to use it; $221M public safety budget review tonight; nearly 10,000 mail ballots requested
Ryan Belmore
Founder and Publisher, The Alexandria Brief 📍Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria City Council keeps tax increase on the table but signals reluctance to use it
Council advertises $1.145 maximum rate while leaning toward holding the line; classification resolution passes unanimously, signaling new era of ACPS budget scrutiny
Council reviews $221M public safety budget Wednesday — with the sheriff's office in the spotlight
Work Session #3 covers police, fire, sheriff and the rest of the Safe, Secure & Just portfolio. It's the first formal budget review of the sheriff's office since Monday's organized public pressure campaign.
Opponents circulate petition against Braddock Road bike lanes
Petition contains factual errors about disability parking, crash data
Council holds second budget public hearing Saturday as advocacy groups plan return
ICE Out of Alexandria coalition plans return appearance; hearing begins at 9:30 a.m. at Del Pepper
Frank Fannon calls for ward system, cites budget growth at campaign kickoff
The independent city council candidate drew a crowd Sunday at Union Street Pub and introduced a new policy position not raised in his earlier interview.
Public art installation 'Now or Never' coming to Old Town waterfront March 21
Two monumental sculptures by Alicia Eggert will face off across a narrow passageway at Waterfront Park through November
Nearly 10,000 mail-in ballots have been requested in Alexandria's April 21 special election
670 voters have cast ballots in person so far. Election Day is six weeks away.
Alexandria City Council sets maximum tax rate tonight — and votes on school funding overhaul
Two budget-shaping actions on the docket as the $5.6M gap between city and schools remains unresolved
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, March 10
Alexandria police announce expanding sexual assault investigation; 30+ speakers fill first budget hearing; council votes tonight on school funding overhaul
More than 30 speakers urge sheriff's budget cuts, housing investment, and full school funding at FY 2027 budget hearing
Sheriff's ICE collaboration, affordable housing and school funding dominate as more than 30 speakers fill Del Pepper for first of two public hearings
City seeks public input on Duke Street corridor safety overhaul
Residents can weigh in at April 7 open forum on proposed changes between West Taylor Run Parkway and Dove Street
Former MPD officer faces expanding sexual assault charges in Alexandria, two other jurisdictions
Timothy Valentin, 30, faces dozens of felony counts across multiple jurisdictions; officials urge additional survivors to come forward
The Alexandria Brief: Monday, March 9
Braddock Road bike lane approval appealed to City Council; budget public hearing tonight; St. Patrick's Day parade draws thousands
Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day parade draws thousands to Old Town
Cloudy skies gave way to sunshine as grand marshal Rook Richards led the Ballyshaners 43rd annual procession through Old Town
Police searching for missing Alexandria woman last seen on Swann Ave.
Michelle Marshall, 35, was last seen Saturday afternoon; police urge anyone with information to call 703-746-4444.