On November 6, 2012, Alexandria voters elected the Mayor and City Council members for the next three-year City Council term, beginning January 2. The new Council was formally installed on January 2, at a special ceremony held at T.C. Williams High School. Learn more about your new City Council.
The conversation continues! Join us for two upcoming activities: an online engagement activity in early January, and the second Community Dialogue on January 29. For more information on these activities and more, visit the What’s Next Alexandria website. Mayor Euille Discusses What's Next, Alexandria?
In the latest episode of "Mayor Euille Today," Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille discusses the T.C. Williams High School transformation process with Principal Suzanne Maxey and Superintendent Dr. Morton Sherman; and talks with student Emma Canfield, Dr. Madye Henson, Deputy Superintendent, and Principal Dr. James Wilson about Alexandria's satellite high school initiative.
The City has released its draft Housing Master Plan for public review and comment. The Housing Master Plan is intended to guide future preservation and enhancement of affordable housing opportunities, community diversity, and economic sustainability in Alexandria. The draft Plan and an “At a Glance” summary is available at alexandriava.gov/HousingPlan.
The City provides holiday tree recycling for residents who receive City refuse collection. Starting Monday, January 7 until Friday, January 18, residents may place holiday trees at the curb for pickup. These trees are recycled and ground into mulch, which is available to residents in the spring. Trees placed at the curb before January 7 will be collected as regular refuse.
Winter weather is approaching, and City’s snow response teams, public safety, and emergency management are ready. Learn about the City’s national award for "safe and sustainable snow fighting;" how the City prepares for winter weather; and get familiar with Alexandria’s Snow Plan, Winter Weather Emergency System, and snow removal priorities.
Leaf collection services are currently running on a delayed schedule, visit alexandriava.gov/LeafCollection for details. The City asks residents not to rake wet leaves into the street for collection, and make sure debris is separated from loose leaf pickup. Paper leaf bags will be collected at the front curb, one business day after regular refuse collection, for recycling. Yard waste and leaves in plastic bags will be disposed of at the Waste-to-Energy Plant and not recycled.
The Alexandria Marketing Fund is a grant program providing seed money in the form of matching funds for new and innovative marketing programs. The Fund also provides funding for the expansion of ongoing or pre-existing programs.The Fund is designed to increase revenues within the City of Alexandria by fostering public/private partnerships that promote the City as a destination for visiting, shopping, dining, and doing business. The deadline for the third round of FY 2013 grants is Thursday, January 17.
A special program for toddlers (walkers through 36 months) and their caregivers, Tavern Toddlers features a weekly open playtime in our historic ballroom Mondays, excluding Federal holidays through the ...
Enjoy the season's fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and more at Alexandria's farmers' markets! The King Street Fresh Farmers' market is open on Wednesdays to serve weekday shoppers. On weekends, the Market Square and Del Ray markets are year round on Saturdays; the West End Farmers' Market and the Four Mile Run Farmers' and Artisans Market are open on Sundays.
Tax Relief & Assistance - Real estate and personal property tax relief for the elderly and disabled, and real estate tax relief for veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities.
The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective servers. Some of these services may also be available from other providers.
The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective servers. Some of these services may also be available from other providers.
For water main problems or other water problems, contact Virginia American Water at 800.452.6863
For problems with phone or Internet service, contact Verizon at 800.837.4966
For cable-related issues, contact Comcastat 800.266.2278
For power outages power line issues, or for miscellaneous items to be removed from power lines, contact Dominion Virginia Power at 866.DOM.HELP (866.366.4357)
If you smell gas, leave the area immediately and contact Washington Gas at 703.750.1000
Emergency preparedness, Citizen Corps Council, Police, Fire, Sheriff.
Emergency Preparedness - Be Ready Alexandria! Emergency management, fire safety, and disaster emergency information.
Citizen Corps Council - Preparedness and volunteerism efforts, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS).
Fire - Fire suppression, emergency medical services, code administration, emergency management, marine operations, haz-mat response, fire stations.
Sheriff - Detention Center, courthouse and courtroom security, service of all court legal documents, execution of court orders, transportation of prisoners, execution of arrest warrants, general public safety and law enforcement.
Ethanol Transloading Information - The City's actions regarding the Norfolk Southern Corporation's Ethanol Transloading Facility, which began operation in April 2008.
Neighborhood Planning - Community-based long range planning, community involvement, Alexandria master plan.
Alexandria Railroad Bridge Replacement - CSX, and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation are partnering with VRE and Amtrak to improve passenger service by constructing a new railroad bridge in Alexandria near 4500 Wheeler Ave.
Housing, human services, human rights, environmental health, mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disabilities.
Consumer Affairs - Consumer and business complaint mediation, consumer advice and education, and more.
Health - Environmental health, medical services, vaccinations, mosquito control, vital records, family planning and much more.
Housing - Affordable housing, landlord-tenant relations, foreclosure prevention, tax relief and assistance, ARHA and more.
Human Rights - ADA Compliance, accomodating persons with disabilities, discrimination, sexual harassment, Human Rights Code, complaints, investigations and more.
Human Services - Family services, child care, JobLink, foster care, child welfare, aging and adult services, youth programs and much more.
Mental Health - Substance abuse, mental health, intellectual disability, depression, anxiety, Community Services Board and more.
Services for Seniors Citizens - Office of Aging & Adult Services, rent relief program, adult day service center, adult protective services, home delivered meals, companion services and more.
"Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control.
Eco-City Alexandria - Learn more about what the City is doing to become a more "green" Alexandria and how you can participate.Environmental Quality - Air quality, water conservation, noise control, contaminated lands, watershed management, and more.Mosquito Control - Preventing mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus, eliminating mosquito breeding habitats.
Rodent Control - Proactive programs and general information to control the rodent population.
For information about visiting Alexandria, go to VisitAlexandriaVA.com for shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with the itinerary builder and interactive maps, then book a hotel room and make online restaurant reservations.
Historic boutiques and art galleries; unique restaurants and outdoor dining; historic, state of the art, and pet-friendly hotels; events and activities for the whole family.
Shop - Antiques, art galleries, boutiques, crafts, special gifts and more offered by Alexandria's unique shopping experience.
Dine - Alexandria offers an array of restaurants to meet every taste. Outdoor dining, unique locations, pet-friendly restaurants and more.
Stay - Accomodations featuring European-style manor houses, mid-size, full-service, dog friendly hotels or a state-of-the-art resort and conference hotel, all with reasonable rates.
Celebrate - Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA) calendar of events and activities.
Alexandria Visitor's Center, Alexandria's rich history, museums, and historic attractions.
Museums and Historic Attractions - Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Alexandria Archaeology, Fort Ward Museum, Black History Museum, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Carlyle House, Freedom House Museum, George Washington Masonic National Memorial and more.
History of Alexandria - Learn about the historic City of Alexandria, established in 1749.
Easily accessible, surprisingly sophisticated and amazingly accommodating Alexandria is a "Capital Location" for meetings and group events.
Meetings – From intimate boutique hotels to state-of-the art conference hotels, Alexandria, DC's oldest neighborhood, is the ideal location for small to mid-size meetings.
After Hour Events – Known for its historic significance, critically-acclaimed restaurants, thriving art scene and inspiring unique venues, Alexandria promises to "wow" even the most discerning traveler.
At Your Service – Let destination experts at the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA) do all the work for you. They provide all the resources and tools to plan your meeting, build attendance and dazzle your attendees.
Make your wedding an historic occasion. Steeped in romance and authentic charm, Alexandria offers a variety of distinctive sites from colonial to contemporary, on land or sea, in beautiful buildings or the great outdoors.
Traditional Hotels - Alexandria's eclectic assortment of hotels provides the perfect setting for the wedding of your dreams offering you everything from classic four-star elegance to modern, chic comfort.
Unique Venues - If you are dreaming of a unique, intimate or historic site for your reception, Alexandria offers an exciting selection of unique wedding reception venues.
MyAlexandriaWedding.com - Your one-stop shop for ideas, sites and services. Explore, the best venues and planning services, from chic boutique hotels to historic attractions, caterers and florists to transportation companies and photographers, all to help make planning your special day especially simple and enjoyable for your guests.
Code Administration has launched a comprehensive page providing daily activity updates. The new page provides information on daily inspection load, staffing levels, plan review progress, and activities in each division.
Economic Indicators (LEIRS) - Information about employment, the office, industrial and residential markets, construction, transit ridership, retail sales, meals and lodging tax, hotel occupancy and more.
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