In the News: Making the Case

Via Michael Lee Pope at the Alexandria Gazette Packet:
Vice Mayor Kerry Donley knows a good argument when he hears one. After serving on the City Council from 1988 to 1996 and then as mayor from 1996 to 2003, Donley has heard it all. So when speakers arrive at City Hall for a public hearing, Donley [...]

H1N1 Flu Update: City of Alexandria to Hold H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics

(via the City of Alexandria)
H1N1 vaccine is being made available to children in both public and private schools in Alexandria through the following mechanisms:

Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) have been signed between the Alexandria Health Department and the Alexandria City Public Schools and the Catholic Diocese for health department staff to assist in providing H1N1 vaccine [...]

Metro Safety is Worth A Modest Tax Increase

Our local newspapers have written repeatedly on the need to provide additional transportation revenue, particularly to the Metro system which capably serves our region and dramatically reduces traffic congestion each day for Washington commuters. The Metro Board has consistently struggled with funding for operations and maintenance needs, and with increasing ridership our region has [...]