A donkey types at a laptop.
He’s a working donkey. Not just a show pony.
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A donkey types at a laptop.
He’s a working donkey. Not just a show pony.
Just last night in a work session we noted we are 20 cents under the statutory max on taxing financial services while being at the max for professional services (well above other jx). A memo was requested updating our analysis on this as it was last done in 2015.
Ok. Replying to note I’ve seen this thread and will aim to address it elsewhere in the budget process in a more contextual way than posts allow. But will note,
Many of our small local businesses have triple net leases. Also, we “leave money on the table” in other places in our tax structure contd…
Sarah’s sledgehammer connects with the wall at Victory Center.
A COVID-19 Sign inside the former Victory Center building.
The Alexandria City Council poses in the former Victory Center.
A rendering of the converted Victory Center into residential community.
Yesterday, I joined my colleagues and the vital partners in this project for the groundbreaking at 5001 Eisenhower. A long empty office building (21 years), a once vaccination site, will be 377 all affordable homes with playgrounds and transit connectivity.
I also got to swing a sledgehammer.
Yes it’s at Del Pepper in Council Chambers. Believe the same wifi set up is there as was at City Hall. Register with an email and get online.
Weather has caused this SOLD OUT event to be rescheduled. Please keep an eye out for the new event to be held on September 28!
General FYI on where things are during renovation:
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Hey Bluesky - I’ll be a panelist at tonight’s Climate Action Now Film Festival. If a day of virtual learning has you ready to get out of the house, come check it out!
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To us in any language. It is hard and public speaking is hard. And let’s all continue to make it okay to stumble an try and listen.
Thank you to all those who speak multiple languages who come and use them!
Including our ACPS student who greeted us in Chinese!
Shoutout to every Spanish speaker - and especially those native speakers in our community - who have encouraged my effort to learn. Today I made a very small effort to speak Spanish in public, and I was so nervous, which underscores how much I appreciate those who come to council and speak - 1/2
Photos and names of the VRE Operations Board.
A group of people shoveling dirt at the Alexandria station featured in the 2025 annual report.
A gavel plaque for Sarah’s service as chair in 2025.
Great meeting run by new Chair Andrea Bailey with lots of new members! Grateful for lovely gavel from VRE!
Yep just figured while there was a thread about it…
The information about short term rental complaints contact.
How to submit a complaint about an STR 👇
A slide breaking down short term rentals in Alexandria as of May 2024
Both! 👇
I asked AWLA about this and they indicated the device can only confirm the presence of a chip but you would still need authorized vet or shelter to get owner
details. Idea I could try to learn more about though.
It’s about .88% of housing stock.
Sarah wears a Team Croatia football scarf in the good light at Tatte
A slide about Alexandria as base camp for Team Croatia
Visit Alexandria is projected on the wall of the Masonic Memorial
A preview of the new tourism Campaign Unlock Your Story
Proud to rep Team Croatia this morning at the Visit Alexandria What’s New event at the Masonic Memorial. Exciting year ahead with 250th, FIFA and more. #unlockyourstoryalx
The menu at Casamara
Thoughts on where I ended up?
Ok. Obsessed. Lucky you.
Love Edward Lee. Did you watch Culinary Class Wars?
Por favor - name some good spots in DC to sit at the bar and have a good meal. Decent people watching a bonus. DuPont & downtown adjacent would be nice.
The alt text on this photo 😂
The image features a library card for the Alexandria Library with the text "What's On Your Mind?" Overlapping the card are decorative red heart shapes on a pink background. The words "Library Lover" are handwritten on the card.
What’s your favorite thing about Alexandria’s libraries? From storytime to research, they’re a vital part of our City, funded directly by the General Fund. Help us shape the future of these spaces! Visit alexandriava.gov/Budget to get involved in the process!
By “toddlers” she means me.
In which @kirkmcpike.bsky.social and I discuss the process that began in 2022 creating the Office of Climate Action leading up to the passing of the new Green Building Plan.
Also BAR Appeals, housing, and a little announcement from my colleague.
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For context @justindotnet.bsky.social - this was “opening a new metro station in Potomac Yard” levels of excitement.
The first slide in the Bad Bunny Super Bowl TED Talk.
Becky reviews the entire Bad Bunny discography before the lessons begin.
☝️ and if you live in Alexandria, you were perhaps lucky enough to attend a preparatory TED talk previewing the symbolism, history and musical references!
Look - I asked @beckyhammer.bsky.social to invite Pedro to the Super Bowl party…so never stop asking for what you want people.
Curious what Optimal Wit does to my interview style?
Tune in to our latest episode to find out - where we interview Port City founder Bill Butcher followed by the editors of AC Theogony. Great subjects to kick off 2026 with @kirkmcpike.bsky.social
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