Letter: How To Address Student Disparities?
Letter to the Editor
Voters should understand the inequities in our schools and what each candidate proposes to end these problems.
Letter: Republicans Write Checks Too
Letter to the Editor
I received e-mails informing me that the 25th Annual Lobsterfest to be held by Supervisor Hyland would be "A Benefit for United Community Ministries (UCM)." Since Supervisor Hyland is not running for re-election, I assumed the event would be politically non-partisan for the sole benefit of a worthy charity.
Letter: ‘Ready on Day One’
Letter to the Editor
This spring, we had the chance to share the stage with each other and Dan Storck as we sought the Democratic nomination for Mount Vernon District supervisor.
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.
Letter: Environmental Stands
Letter to the Editor
I have been proud of the leadership by the City of Alexandria on environmental issues. Since the adoption of the Eco-City Charter in 2008, the council has made great progress in making Alexandria a more sustainable community and reducing our impact.
Letter: Criminal Act Not Political
Letter to the Editor
Q; Is stealing or defacing political competitors' campaign signs a form of "early voting?"
Letter: Motivation For Running
Letter to the Editor
While reading the informative interviews with Allison Silberberg and Bill Euille on page 1 of last week's Gazette-Packet, I was brought up short by the following quote from Euille: "... it has nothing to do with ego.
Column: Deliver Groceries to Seniors
Commentary: Senior Services of Alexandria
“I am very appreciative of this service,” said Lee, a current “Groceries to Go” Client.
Editorial: Closer Look at School Spending
Report: Local schools spend less to educate more challenging students.
Since Fiscal Year 2009, Alexandria Public Schools has reduced per pupil spending by 13.3 percent, adjusted for inflation.