Alexandria City Hall news
Alexandria city government news, newest first: city council votes, the mayor, the budget and new ordinances, each story linked to the agenda or minutes.
Top story
Alexandria election results: Warner and Beyer carry the city
Alexandria gave Mark Warner 84.8% and Don Beyer 82.3% in unofficial results. All 3 constitutional amendments passed, each with at least 78% Yes in the city.
Who to call and how to vote
Early voting
Voting in Alexandria: registration, polling places and early voting
Alexandria votes Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting ends Oct. 31; mail ballot requests and the registration deadline are Friday, Oct. 23.
Alex311
Who to call at City Hall in Alexandria
Alexandria's main number is Alex311, 311 or 703-746-4311. City Council: 703-746-4500. Police non-emergency and animal services: 703-746-4444.
Latest stories
Veterans Day
No school Tuesday: Alexandria's Election Day, Veterans Day closings
No ACPS classes Tuesday, Nov. 3, and courts, DMV and health clinics close for Election Day. City offices shut Nov. 11, and trash slides a day midweek.
Public safety
Alexandria asks residents about the future of its jail
Alexandria's jail now holds far fewer people than it is staffed for. A city study will weigh other options, and residents can comment until Nov. 20.
License plate readers
Alexandria's 61 Flock cameras are now switched off
Alexandria's 61 Flock license plate cameras are decommissioned and no longer collecting data, police say. User access ends Dec. 1 and the equipment comes down by late December.
Duke Street
Duke Street plan draft is out; comments due Nov. 13
Alexandria's first Duke Street land use update since 1992 allows buildings up to 85 feet near transit and asks for comments by Friday, Nov. 13, ahead of December hearings.