The Passover Amendment: Should Legislators Meet on Religious Holidays?
Former Del. David Englin (D-45) was behind amendment now before voters.
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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Oct. 24, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Entertainment Brief: Quintango Comes to Carlyle Club
On Sunday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m., QuinTango brings the sizzle of Argentine tango to Alexandria’s Carlyle Club located at 411 John Carlyle St. with a cabaret show titled titled “Viva Buenos Aires!” featuring singer/actor Chris Vasquez, Argentine bandoneonist Emmanuel Trifilio, dancers Tino Bastidas and Susan Reynolds.
Overcrowding Leads Budget Concerns
At the Alexandria City School Board’s Oct. 11 public hearing on its FY 2014 budget, parents and school staff voiced their concerns over funding for various schools and programs.
Old Town
LET'S TOAST OUR TOWN - 'Towners, this isn't your mother's party do we're touting here today. No siree. The one I have in mind begs you to show up. It promises to please. It sings. It swings. It's sooo 21st century. It's for a noble notable cause and it's coming up just around the corner — Nov. 10 to be precise. Stay tuned.
Letter: New Voice For the City
As an 88-year-old woman and a resident of Alexandria for the past 55 years, I am deeply concerned about the future of Alexandria. I applaud a particular City Council candidate who is focused on maintaining a livable, family-friendly Alexandria. An excellent candidate, Allison Silberberg, is adding a new voice to that effort.
Letter: Sticker Shock To Save Lives
Young people in the City of Alexandria have a number of ways they can obtain alcohol illegally. Sometimes parents purchase beer and other alcohol products for their teens and turn a blind-eye to parties in their homes where alcohol is available. Other times, an older sibling, friend or even a stranger purchases beer, wine coolers or other alcoholic beverages for minors.
Letter: Making a Difference
Alexandria needs Allison Silberberg on our City Council. Please vote for Allison on Nov. 6.
Letter: Long Service To Community
In his opening remarks in the second mayoral debate Andrew MacDonald stated that life in Alexandria had worsened under Mayor Euille's leadership, but it would only be fair to examine his own record.
Letter: Artistic Judgment
I am writing to register my protest at the recent decision by Alexandria’ Public Art Committee to disregard the recommendation, made by the stakeholders group, to award the sculpture commission for the Contraband and Freedmen’s Cemetery to Edward Dwight and to give the commission to Mario Chiodo instead.
Letter: City Deserves Better
Justin Wilson was attacked as being a machine drone and a immature simpleton in numerous letters to the editor in local newspapers shortly after he won a seat on City Council in the 2007 special election. These attacks occurred before he had cast his first vote or even attended his first City Council meeting. I thought such attacks were unfair and inappropriate.
Letter: Anti-Status-Quo Thinking
Pope states once again in his Oct. 18 front-page article that the plan would triple the allowable density on the three waterfront redevelopment sites. This is incorrect.
Letter: Schools Heading In Right Direction
School Board elections are in danger of being overlooked (quite literally: make sure you turn over the ballot to see the school board candidates on the reverse side) during this election with so many offices on the ballot. I would like to highlight one of the District B candidates: Marc Williams.
Letter: Transparency on Potomac Yard
In response to the Oct. 18 letters to the editor by Mr. Hertel and Mr. Van Horn about the Potomac Yard Metrorail station, I want to set the record straight. I want to reassure the public that the city has been — and will continue to be — open and transparent in its Potomac Yard Metrorail Station planning.
Letter: Don’t Forget BRAC Issue
I strongly believe that Alexandria is best served by having a City Council with a mix of Republicans, Democrats, and even Independents, rather than being controlled by a single party. A diversity of views in the council increases the likelihood that issues will be more thoroughly vetted before they are decided — or ignored.
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