Letter to the Editor: Prudent Budget

Below is Kerry’s recent LTE on our budget that appeared in the Alexandria Gazette Packet:
On May 3, the Alexandria City Council approved its FY 2011 Budget which increased overall spending by .3 percent. Approval of the budget is likely the most important action we take each year as it is a true [...]

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 [...]

Kerry J. Donley’s Remarks from the City Council Installation

Thank you very much to everyone who was able to attend last night’s Alexandria City Council Instillation ceremony. For all of you who help us in our amazing campaign we are sharing Kerry’s remarks in full below:
Remarks by Kerry J. Donley
City Council Installation
July 1, 2009
The campaign is over and it is now time for [...]

Thank You!

Dear Friends:
Thank you for your generous donations of money, time, and talent during my campaign for City Council. I am humbled by your support and the support of so many Alexandrians who made my election victory possible.
As a member of the Alexandria City Council I intend to work tirelessly for our citizens, ensuring our financial [...]

Kerry Donley at the Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Be sure to check out all our great pictures from the Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade over at our Flickr page here. The weather was amazing and we had a great time - thank you for everyone who came out!

Kerry Donley Discusses President Obama’s Address on News Channel 8

Kerry Donley appeared on News Channel 8 to discuss President Obama’s address and American’s are looking to hear. Kerry also comments on Republican governors not accepting stimulus package money and states that Virginians would like to see Republican candidate for Governor Bob McDonnell speak specifically on the issue.

Kerry Donley at the Alexandria President’s Day Parade

Kerry Donley had a great time marching on the streets of Alexandria on Monday and would like to thank everyone who came out. Below are a couple pictures from the parade - but be sure to check out the rest over on our Alexandrians for Kerry Donley Facebook Group and Flickr page!

Alexandria Times Comments on Kerry’s Win

David Sachs, at the Alexandria Times, comments on Kerry Donley joining the Alexandria City Council Democratic ballot sharing:
Donley’s presence on the Democratic ballot brings the banker and former T.C. Williams athletic director back to local politics after a six-year hiatus. He has said his experience as a vice president at Virginia Commerce Bank will speak [...]

Donley Joins Ticket

Via Michael Lee Pope at the Alexandria Gazette Packet:
Former mayor Kerry Donley won a place on the Democratic ticket Saturday night during the Alexandria Democratic Committee’s caucus, securing a position along with five incumbent candidates who will be running for reelection in May. Donley and the incumbents will face at least two Republicans in [...]

Left of the Hill Interviews Kerry Donley

One of the top Virginia Democratic blogs, Left of the Hill, recently participated in an interview with Kerry Donley where they discussed Alexandria’s current economic situation, the current campaign for City Council, and many other issues. Left of the Hill concluded the post sharing:
Turning to the campaign side of the conversation, Kerry is [...]