Letter to the Editor: City’s Failure to Control Traffic
Why can’t we solve the problem of cars blocking traffic at some of our key intersections during the peak traffic hours in the morning and evenings?
Letter to the Editor: Can’t Anyone Say ‘No’?
When it comes to governments, especially our city government, there are always more needs than money to address them.
Commentary: ‘Stand Up When the Time Comes’
The following is an open letter to Alexandria District Clergy.
Letter to the Editor: Teaching Values to Scouts
I read with great interest the Feb. 16 letter to the editor entitled "Inappropriate Topic?"
Commentary: Coal Ash Bill Passes
We have one week to go in session and negotiations are rapidly reaching conclusion as we push to finish out work so we can get back to our families and our jobs.
Commentary: All-In for Nonpartisan Redistricting
These last weeks are a flurry of activity as we rush to complete our legislative business by our Constitutionally mandated deadline of Feb. 25.
Commentary: What Can I Do?
In a previous column I addressed in part the question I get from more and more constituents about what they can do to be more active in public service.
Letter to the Editor: Ordeal with Reston ‘Pay for Parking’
RTC management folks, the way you ran this "pay for parking" scheme was like a bunch of rookies.
Opinion: Budget Season in Fairfax County
Attend a town hall meeting and express your priorities.
Alexandria and Arlington each have a meals tax, both enacted without a referendum because as urban forms of government in Virginia, their local elected bodies were authorized to enact the tax legislatively.
Letter to the Editor: Riding/Boarding Stable Definition Changes: Citizen Vigilance Now Necessary
On Feb. 14, the Board of Supervisors voted to change the definition of riding/boarding stables and to add teaching horseback riding to the list of allowable Home Occupations not needing a Special Permit.
Commentary: No Sunlight on Fracking
In addition to jobs and the economy, Virginia’s future is predicated on how we meet our energy needs.
Commentary: Elections Matter
As a member of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, I support fair, open and efficient elections, which are fundamental to the maintenance of bedrock democratic principles.
Commentary: Love Tr---s Hate
Last Fall the Alexandria City Council officially declared that, in response to the election of Donald Trump, our burg rejects all forms of hate and will henceforth be known as a “hate free zone.”