Letter: Taxes and Transparency
Letter to the Editor
My latest tax bill includes a breakdown of Alexandria City expenditures, intended to make me feel better as I write my check.
Letter: Where Are Our U.S. Senators?
Letter to the Editor
The conspicuous silence in Alexandria’s mayoral race rests with our two Democratic Senators Kaine and Warner.
Letter: Support Women’s Voices Theater
This fall the Washington metro area has seen more than 50 professional theatres produce more than 50 world premiere plays and musicals by more than 50 female playwrights as part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival.
Letter: Democratic Values
Letter to the Editor
I’ve been a lifelong Democrat. I am a Democrat because of my values, not the other way around.
Letter: Back to The Past?
Letter to the Editor
Are we the only ones confused by candidate Van Fleet’s mixed messages on business development?
Letter: Hindering Affordable Housing?
Letter to the Editor
On her website, Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg states that she would like to “support nonprofit developers who want to invest in our city’s affordable, workforce housing.” I agree.
Letter: Whose Interests?
Letter to the Editor
Many thanks to Ernie Lehmann [Letter, “Follow the Money,” Gazette packet, Oct. 15-21] for pointing us to the Virginia Public Access Project (www.VPAP.org/commitees).
Letter: Moneyed Special Interests
Letter to the Editor
In a recent letter to this paper, Mindy Lyle questions Ms. Silberberg’s judgement by suggesting absurdly that her opposition to development was essentially a failure to reach a consensus with her fellow council members.
Letter: Qualities of Leadership
Letter to the Editor
Meet Allison: Experience, leadership, integrity, nision, fiscally responsible, thoughtful listener, inclusive.
Letter: Right Skills at Right Time
Letter to the Editor
I have lived in Alexandria most of my adult life.
Letter: ‘This Is Your City’
Letter to the Editor
I will vote for Bob Wood for City Council because the enormous challenges our city now face requires a council team that fully understands large scale, complex projects, and knows how to direct them.
Letter: Deserving of Election
Letter to the Editor
The debates for the six positions on City Council have been interesting and comforting.
Letter: Questions on Issues
Letter to the Editor
You offer many ideas but very few specifics. Elaboration would be very helpful.
Letter: Complicit In Spending
Letter to the Editor
In her campaign materials, her speeches, and during candidate forums, Candidate for Mayor Allison Silberberg has been very outspoken about the increase in our city’s debt.
Letter: Follow the Money
Letter to the Editor
This week should tell the story of what and who are behind the write-in campaign for mayor being conducted by Bill Euille.