Letter: Right Choice In 45th District
Letter to the Editor
We are writing in strong support of Clarence Tong's candidacy for state delegate in the 45th District. Clarence is by far the most qualified candidate for this position based on his education, experience and community involvement.
Down the Drain: Understanding Alexandria's Sewer Crisis
Environmental Services proposes solutions to sewage crisis.
Alexandria experiences between 30 to 40 sewer overflows every year.
Letter: With Residential Taxpayers in Mind
Letter to the Editor
Mayor Bill Euille has been presiding over a flood of high-density development, despite the certainty of increased traffic, decreased parking-per-capita, and certain damage to the ambience of the historic district, the much-to-be pitied goose of golden egg fame.
Letter: Is It Time For Change?
Letter to the Editor
Alexandria is now going through some major changes as it relates to planning/development and traffic and transportation issues.
Letter: City’s Role In Development
Letter to the Editor
I’m still scratching my head in disbelief about a remark made by Mayor Euille at a recent debate leading up to the June 9 primary election.
Alexandria: Clear Frontrunner in Mayoral Fundraising Race
While the race for the Democratic primary in Alexandria’s mayoral election remains hotly contested, incumbent William Euille remains the clear winner in terms of fundraising.
Letter: Choose The Future
Letter to the Editor
Six years ago, my friend and vice mayor of Alexandria, Allison Silberberg, published a thought-provoking book, “Visionaries in Our Midst: Ordinary People who are Changing Our World.”
Letter: Solve Tour Bus Problem
Letter to the Editor
The City of Alexandria needs to solve the current tour bus crisis. Since the city's waterfront plan is being implemented, now is a good time to fix the traffic problem in the Old and Historic District, part of which means getting the tour buses off our old and narrow streets.
Alexandria: What’s Next For Patrick Henry?
Schools and Parks Department proposals each stalled by the other.
Alexandria Public Schools’ plans to rebuild Patrick Henry Elementary School around the location of the current site have hit a snag.
Letter: Experience Matters
Letter to the Editor
In 34 years of service in the Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, I worked with five different mayors. Hands down, Kerry Donley was the most effective, and the city would be fortunate to have him at the helm once again.
Warrior Games
City is headquarters for veterans event.
Alexandria is set to roll out the red carpet for more than 270 athletes and their families after the city was selected as the headquarters for the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games Family Program.
Letter: Proven Problem-solver
Letter to the Editor
The current primary race for Mayor of Alexandria does indeed offer us a choice, as many have pointed out in these opinion pages. Our choice is Kerry Donley.
Letter: More Than a Color
Letter to the Editor
What’s in a sign? Everybody recognizes Del. Rob Krupicka’s orange campaign signs and sees in Rob’s service the warmth and self-control that color psychologically signifies.
Letter: Qualities of Leadership
Letter to the Editor
I attended the Mayoral debate at George Washington Middle School on May 18 hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Drew Hansen. It was a good turnout, and the sponsor and moderator did a great job.
Letter: Expand Tax Base
Letter to the Editor
When I was on City Council in the ‘90s, I served with Kerry Donley and then under him when he first became mayor. I came to have the highest respect for his ability to lead the council and get things done.
Letter: Effect on Neighborhoods
Letter to the Editor
The most recent city debate defines the fact that both Bill Euille and Kerry Donley have no allegiance to neighborhoods. When the candidates were asked if they would place lights at T.C. stadium both Euille and Donley answered affirmative for lights while Allison Silberberg said no. Euille's answer was expected and on the record however Donley's answer highlights the fact that he too is insensitive to the plight of the Woods community and their history and has no regard for neighborhood agreements made with the city.
Letter: Deliberative Leadership
Letter to the Editor
In recent months, I have become involved as a volunteer in the Alexandria election process for the first time and have been most pleased to have come to know Allison Silberberg. Allison is a person of integrity. I am confident of her enthusiastic ability to serve all the citizens of Alexandria.
Letter: Top Ten Mayoral Issues
Letter to the Editor
David Letterman has retired but his Top Ten classic survives. The locals Top Ten mayoral issues are:
Letter: Education As a Priority
Letter to the Editor
In a few weeks Alexandrians will have the opportunity in an open primary election for mayor, to voice their perspectives on where the city is headed, our priorities, our values, and our hopes for the future. we’ve been reflecting on what each of our substantive candidates would bring to that future for some time. Over time, one issue and one issue alone has come to define our highest priority for Alexandria: our investment in high quality early childhood education programs.
TC Crew Wins Three Gold Medals at ‘States’
Girls’ first 8, boys’ first 4, girls’ light weight 8 win Virginia titles
The T.C. Williams crew team put in a powerful performance at the May 9 “states” competition, capturing three state titles, as well as two silver and one bronze medal. The Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) designated the T.C. team as the top girls’ team in the regatta for the second straight year.