On the Docket: A weekly preview of city and school board meetings (January 19–24)
Your guide to Alexandria's public meetings
Here’s your weekly guide to public meetings in Alexandria — what’s happening, what matters, and how to participate.
What to Watch
School Board to receive superintendent’s FY 2027 budget proposal
The School Board meets on Thursday at 6 p.m. and will receive Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt’s proposed FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget — the annual spending plan that funds programs and activities across Alexandria City Public Schools.
The presentation kicks off the budget season, with the School Board scheduled to hold work sessions and public hearings over the coming weeks before adopting a final budget. The meeting also includes approval of continuous school improvement plans for schools identified for state and federal accountability support, which must be submitted to the Virginia Department of Education by January 30.
The meeting will be held at the School Board Meeting Room at 1340 Braddock Place and broadcast on cable channel 71.
Transportation Commission holds first public hearing on GO Alex Fund
The Transportation Commission meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. to hold the first public hearing on the GO Alex Fund budget — a pooled transportation fund created under a policy City Council adopted in May 2023.
Under the policy, most new developments pay into the city-managed fund for 30 years rather than operating individual transportation management programs. The fund held $535,000 as of July 1, 2025. Staff is proposing $220,000 in expenditures for fiscal year 2026, covering surveys, grant matches, and bicycle safety education.
Commissioners will also hear that the city has secured a $600,000 federal grant to update its Vision Zero Action Plan, which set a goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2028. That deadline is now two years away. The funding will support updated crash analysis and road safety audits of up to three corridors.
The commission will also take public comment on two regional grant applications: one for a bicycle network gap analysis and another targeting safety improvements along Mt. Vernon Avenue between Braddock Road and West Glebe Road. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.
Duke Street Land Use Plan workshops continue
The city hosts three community workshops this week for residents to weigh in on the Duke Street Land Use Plan. Each session covers the same material presented at December’s open house, with facilitated conversations with staff and neighbors.
The workshops are scheduled for:
Tuesday, January 20 — 6:30–8 p.m. at Port City Brewing (3950 Wheeler Ave.)
Wednesday, January 21 — 6:30–8 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.)
Thursday, January 22 — 6:30–8 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.)
Registration is encouraged at research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-DSLUPworkshop. The online community open house closes January 23.
Waterfront Commission to discuss Mount Vernon Trail improvements
The Waterfront Commission meets Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. to discuss proposed National Park Service improvements to the Mount Vernon Trail and waterfront near the former Potomac River Generating Station site.
NPS is preparing an environmental assessment that includes replacing the aging metal cage section of the trail with a boardwalk, adding a non-motorized watercraft launch, enhancing trail connections, and installing new overlooks along the Potomac River. Emergency stabilization work on the trail is expected to begin this winter or spring.
The commission will consider whether to submit a formal comment letter to NPS. Public comments on the project must be submitted by February 12 at parkplanning.nps.gov/oldtownnorth.
The commission meets at the Lee Center Gold Room (1108 Jefferson St.).
City Council holds Saturday public hearing
City Council convenes for a public hearing Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center — an unusual weekend meeting. The docket had not been released at publication time. Check alexandriava.gov/Dockets for updates.
MLK Day: City offices closed, job fair, trash delayed
City offices are closed on Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Shiloh Baptist Church and the City of Alexandria are co-hosting “Building the Dream Together,” a job fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School (1501 Cameron St.). The event connects residents with local employers and career-building resources. Registration is available at alexandriava.gov.
Residential refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. Monday’s collection moves to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, and so on through the week.
The Full Calendar
Monday, January 19
City Offices Closed — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Building the Dream Together Job Fair — 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School (1501 Cameron St.). Community hiring event co-hosted by Shiloh Baptist Church and the City of Alexandria. Free and open to all.
George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee — 7 p.m., in person.
Tuesday, January 20
Waterfront Commission — 7:30 a.m., Lee Center Gold Room (1108 Jefferson St.). Agenda includes NPS Mount Vernon Trail improvements discussion, city marina matters, and updates on council actions regarding boards and commissions.
Evening Hiring Event — 6 p.m. Start your path to becoming an Alexandria Police Officer. Arrive before 6 p.m. with two forms of ID and dress professionally.
AlexRenew Board of Directors — 6 p.m., Ed Semonian Boardroom. In person with virtual option via Microsoft Teams.
Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee — 6:30 p.m., Lee Center Room #4 (1108 Jefferson St.). Agenda includes budget education series follow-ups and FY 2026 work plan development.
Duke Street Land Use Plan Workshop — 6:30–8 p.m., Port City Brewing (3950 Wheeler Ave.). Registration encouraged.
School Health Advisory Board — 6:30 p.m., ACHS Rotunda (3330 King St.). Agenda includes bylaws audit and policy revision process.
Historic Alexandria Resources Commission — 7 p.m., in person.
Commission for the Arts — 7 p.m.
Human Rights Commission — 7 p.m.
Personal Finance and Career Building Workshops — 7 p.m., Zoom. Free workshops open to Alexandria residents and city employees. Register by calling 703.746.5700.
Wednesday, January 21
Gang Prevention Community Task Force — 6 p.m. Monthly meeting bringing together city agencies, schools, and community organizations.
Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Group — 6:30 p.m., Lee Center (1108 Jefferson St.) with Zoom option. Contact Daniel Medina at daniel.medina@alexandriava.gov for details.
Duke Street Land Use Plan Workshop — 6:30–8 p.m., Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.). Registration encouraged.
Alexandria Archaeological Commission — 7 p.m., in person.
Transportation Commission — 7 p.m., virtual via Zoom. First public hearing on FY 2026 GO Alex Fund budget. Registration: zoom.us/j/95028234542 (Passcode: 947959). Written testimony accepted until 3 p.m. at Christopher.Ziemann@alexandriava.gov.
Board of Architectural Review — 7 p.m., Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.). Docket includes alterations and concept reviews in Old Town and Parker-Gray historic districts, including a complete demolition request at 415 North Alfred Street.
Special Education Advisory Committee — 7 p.m., Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology (3600 Commonwealth Ave.).
Thursday, January 22
Duke Street Land Use Plan Workshop — 6:30–8 p.m., Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.). Final workshop of the week. Registration encouraged.
School Board Meeting — 6 p.m., School Board Meeting Room (1340 Braddock Pl.). Superintendent presents FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget. Also includes NEI Awards recognitions and continuous school improvement plan approvals.
Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission Executive Meeting — 6:30 p.m., virtual.
Friday, January 23
Health and Safety Coordinating Committee — 8:30 a.m. City-serving agencies collaborate on prevention and intervention strategies.
CYFCC Ad Hoc Meeting with City Council Member — 10:45 a.m., Cameron Cafe (4911 Brenman Park Dr.).
Duke Street Land Use Plan Online Open House Closes — Final day to participate at alexandriava.gov.
Tavern Games Night: Bicentennial Mania — 6 p.m., Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Tavern games with themed presentation and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m. Cash bar available. Event is upstairs in the historic Ballroom.
Saturday, January 24
City Council Public Hearing — 9:30 a.m., Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.). Docket not yet released. Check alexandriava.gov/Dockets.
All meetings are open to the public unless noted. City Council and board meetings are held at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive, during City Hall renovations. The building is a five-minute walk from the Mark Center Transit Station and accessible by MetroBus and DASH. Free parking is available in the adjacent garage. ACPS meetings are at 1340 Braddock Place. Check alexandriava.gov/Calendar and acps.k12.va.us for updates.