The Alexandria Brief-PM | Thursday, Feb. 26

The April 21 council race may have just got simpler. Republican nominee Gerry Chandler texted us this afternoon to say he's out, citing "onerous financial disclosures." That leaves Sandy Marks, the Democratic nominee, and Frank Fannon, who is running as an Independent, as the only two candidates. The filing deadline is 5 p.m. tomorrow.

Mayor Gaskins addressed the National Park Service's reversal on the waterfront pump station this morning, saying that staff will present flood-mitigation alternatives to the council in March. And Sen. Warner and Rep. Beyer are pushing the House to revive an aviation safety bill that failed Monday—more than a year after the DCA crash that killed 67 people.

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Republican nominee withdraws from Alexandria City Council race, citing financial disclosure requirements

Gerry Chandler texted the Alexandria Brief Thursday afternoon to say he has pulled out — the day before the filing deadline. The ARCC website still lists him as the candidate.

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Mayor Gaskins: City will present waterfront flood mitigation alternatives in March

Mayor addresses NPS reversal, says pump station ‘was being considered’ but work on resilience must continue

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Warner, Beyer blast House for blocking aviation safety bill

The ROTOR Act passed the Senate unanimously in December but fell short in the House Monday, leaving DCA-area travelers without new safety protections more than a year after a collision over the Potomac killed 67 people

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What’s happening in Alexandria this weekend: Feb. 27-March 1

Black History Month wraps up, Del Ray Chili Cook Off and O’Connell’s turns 20

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Alexandria voters face three more election days in 2026 — here’s what you need to know

Your complete Alexandria voting guide for 2026 and beyond

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Alexandria Planning Commission takes up housing, zoning reform in March and April hearings

Dockets include affordable housing cases, downtown development, a commercial zoning text amendment, and capital planning recommendations; both are subject to change

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The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, Feb. 26

Republican nominee uncertain about candidacy as deadline looms; USDA begins vacating Braddock Place; NPS blocks waterfront pump station

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