Alexandria Gazette Packet

500 Affordable Rentals in Tysons

The Exchange at Spring Hill Station is planned to be the largest fully committed affordable housing community in Tysons with more than 500 affordable rental homes for residents earning 60 percent or less of Area Median Income.

Expanded Virginia Gambling to be Considered by General Assembly

Letter

‘Stop the Arena’

Rally held to oppose Potomac Yard sports complex.

Arena protest

Beaty Triumphs in Special Election

Substitute teacher wins District A school board seat.

School board

Viewpoints: What is your New Years Resolution?

Resolution

Opposition to the Proposed Reston Casino

During the 2023 legislative session, State Senator David Marsden advanced legislation authorizing a casino development in Fairfax County, with Reston suggested as a likely location. While the bill didn’t pass, lawmakers are already pledging to reintroduce it this coming session.

Fairfax High’s Choral Cabaret is Friday

News briefs

Ken Plum: Earning the Public’s Trust

After 50 years in public service to Virginia as a teacher, as the Fairfax County Public Schools Supervisor, and as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for 44 years, Delegate Ken Plum, is retiring.

Fairfax NAACP President Michelle Leete – A Champion for Civil Rights

The Fairfax County NAACP branch announced the sudden passing of its president, Michelle Leete, last weekend.

City Launches ‘Community Engagement’ on Arena

The City of Alexandria announced plans for “community engagement events to share the vision for the proposed Entertainment District at Potomac Yard,” and gather input from Alexandria residents, civic and organizational leaders, and other stakeholders.

2024 Legislative Agenda: FILING BILLS

State Senators are limited to introducing 21 pieces of legislation this session, so I am hard at work putting the final touches on my package of bills for 2024.