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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Chapter – Happy New Year! Please see the below exchange between myself and the new mayor of Alexandria, Justin Wilson.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brian Miller<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Justin Wilson <justin.wilson@alexandriava.gov> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 1, 2019 3:31 PM<br><b>To:</b> Brian Miller <brianrmiller88@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: January 2019 Council Connection<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=divtagdefaultwrapper><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Brian,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Happy New Year! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Thanks for the heads-up on the issues with that page.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><br>That page is actually a state-run website. Let me send a note to our General Assembly delegation and see what they can do to fix that. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I'll let you know what I hear. Have a good week! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id=Signature><div id=divtagdefaultwrapper><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>----<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Justin M. Wilson, Mayor<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Alexandria City Council<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Office: 703.746.4500<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'>Home: 703.299.1576<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:justin.wilson@alexandriava.gov">justin.wilson@alexandriava.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><hr size=3 width="98%" align=center></span></div><div id=divRplyFwdMsg><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='color:black'> Brian Miller <<a href="mailto:brianrmiller88@gmail.com">brianrmiller88@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 1, 2019 12:18 PM<br><b>To:</b> Justin Wilson<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: January 2019 Council Connection</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Dear Mayor Wilson,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Happy New Year, and again, congratulations on your election to the office of mayor. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>I just wanted to let you know that the link provided in your as always excellent newsletter to the page where one can determine one’s representatives in the house of delegates and state senate is not accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. I will call city hall through the call click connect system tomorrow when it reopens, but I thought I would let you know. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Thanks so much for all your hard work!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Brian R. Miller, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>National Federation of the Blind (NFB)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Alexandria Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Alexandria Commission for Persons with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> Justin M. 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Wilson</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:black' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK4"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 6.0pt 3.75pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'><span style='color:white'>Alexandria, Virginia</span></span><span style='color:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK5"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt'><div style='margin-left:22.5pt'><p class=xmsonormal align=right 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class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Events/Updates</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK285"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK285"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Proposed Voting Precinct Changes</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Alexandria Electoral Board is considering the creation of two new voting precincts in our City. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The first precinct is proposed to be located at the Alexandria Renew Enterprises Headquarters building at 1800 Limerick Street. <a 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style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The second precinct is proposed to be located at the Olympus Condominium at 6301 Stevenson Avenue. <a 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style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHtCSoZxn1zFd-w4PZHZ58J_60b_HJJGydxxiEVc8Ge8rrZBGAfC5rpW5hX-HwqCTLajQAX17l3sb-gmsn5a2JJyZiZIR-0sQmJJIq-sW2L9FNjm9SFdxvrsRyPrV8GorQRTVBNU9piSd%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085056885&sdata=8QGCapnERQ5Sc%2BkbwobXUNBTUe3IME2yH2kysZg3SXs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">The Board will have two community meetings on this proposal.</a> The first meeting will be on Thursday evening at 132 N. 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The second meeting will be on Saturday from 10 AM until noon at the same location. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>If neither of those meetings are convenient, the Board is <a 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style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK278"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Helping Out Four Mile Run</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121'>The Four Mile Run Conservatory has added winter events to the calendar for 2019. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121'>Sunday, January 6, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Land-based clean-up of 'Sunnyside' tributary</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121;background:white'>Sunday, January 13, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Winter Wetland Walk</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-left:22.5pt'><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121'><a 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Williams High School (3330 King Street). </a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#212121'>The ceremony is open to the public, and I hope to see you there! </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK295"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK295"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Christmas Tree Recycling</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span 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may leave a Christmas tree out for recycling.</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The tree must be placed in your normal trash collection location on your regular collection day. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Remove all ornaments, tinsel and stands. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>All trees will be ground into mulch and made available to residents in the spring.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK296"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK278"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Be A Snow Buddy</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> 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C. Williams High School (3330 King Street) and I hope you can join us. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>In addition to the administration of our oaths, the City Council will elect the Vice Mayor and designate Council representation to a variety of City Boards, Commissions and regional bodies. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The new Council will hold our first Legislative meeting on the evening of the 8th of January. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>While we celebrate a season of transition in our City and the new year, I am mindful that for many of our residents this is a deeply unsettling time. There are not many communities in our nation with more Federal employees and contractors than Alexandria. For many of those workers, they are unsure when their next paycheck will arrive due to the protracted Federal Government shutdown. In addition to those directly impacted, many more residents within our service economy are placed at risk due to this impasse. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>It is not acceptable for the President and Congress to hold our residents' livelihoods hostage in a crisis that did not have to be. I'm hopeful that ongoing appropriations will be adopted immediately. </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:157.5pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:justin.wilson@alexandriava.gov" target="_blank">Contact me anytime</a>. Let me know how I can help. </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK30"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#555555' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK30"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 6.0pt 3.75pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal><strong><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>Council Initiatives</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK276"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK276"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>New Council, New Assignments</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In conjunction with our City Council service, members of the Council serve on a variety of Boards and Commissions. At the City Council installation meeting tomorrow evening, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEf0F3ZDrqGydOAeRQHQzM3p5qVPz5QResFEQwltFXZrqtQkWAXv4CtjFEoJcqV9bW1KKI3q1HNI1dm4X4osJq_OA3zEbiUQIO0Pv8ZtI3xCWBwiV9cuwNe1c1qDQMEQGm1Q0CQDkmjCbLHpuyfSEs0BdPH7EmnfaqAwQ36M1n7bpm2UmRJgtw6u6p6tYTfwPIBd8C-AoRH63CVd7kta0V87A%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085106919&sdata=ZbUER0ZwQymuyR%2BQjV1TmCtyfPvhFbDdbAzZzkjvKCA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">we will officially designate those assignments</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On the new Council, I have retained some of my current assignments and added a few new ones.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I will be continuing on the City's <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHpkpAMkdVQFV69vdj1CH-ek9Q_vnPCkkBDZTU_1JOoHv1-0j3ztv0j9Okid2Ej2RZED788a5-XD0J3bn3j1pqUUPl0AQS2wxU6nVcw8lNGwgULtsK2Qpx4IQ7Ql02OwTuPpykdA10elhJiPlpXp6ySu1DWPxMmHG98GO9drrn4tBPvp_j2Itcyc%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085106919&sdata=FgG4qJ8BViI7npAHyPy820Ct3JvEoJPs0MT4HrvgdGE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Quality of Life Committee</a>. Joining me on this committee will be Councilwoman Amy Jackson. This group consists of representatives from the City's public safety </span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1027" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image removed by sender." style='position:absolute;margin-left:120.55pt;margin-top:0;width:171.75pt;height:114.75pt;z-index:251659264;mso-wrap-distance-left:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:2.5pt;mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f">
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Joining this group on the new Council will be Councilman John Taylor Chapman, the School Board Chair and Vice Chair, as well as the Superintendent and City Manager. The subcommittee coordinates joint activities and projects and serves as the primary interface between City government and the Alexandria City Public Schools. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I will be retaining my spot on the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfYqkR_YqrU2ayAU3panRmE03-Ta59dL5raDFE0xhbL6Pmmv1PmWkxIODbs4dKnr0jMcrk7a55iaRYMC4VLFGOblJmumxdWB-YHRwV1hE-kl6F8Xnr13JEISXCpB8eAJqAdf8K8hBvjeUYKHXqzXEE1tar404LS04r06FFQzAPKmz158_wyV49Vw%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085116934&sdata=%2F%2Fl0xJgdDzKm0LFjm%2FwMZZmFAkmTm50u%2BpN1kM3lkGA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">City's Commission on Information Technology</a>. This group has now been re-purposed as a body focused on the City's new broadband efforts. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I am continuing as a member of the City's Audit Committee, This group provides the Council supervision of our annual financial audit. I will be joined on this committee by Councilman Mo Seifeldein. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Councilman Seifeldein will also join me on the Employee Pension/Compensation Committee. This group works through the details of changes to pay and benefits for our 2,500+ City Employees.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I'll be continuing my work on the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHpkpAMkdVQFV3mUCkqDlP65_gflMPEoC_7yYHcpSLgG7SVIJ8A4u94Ui9J4-NF0Eba00uV_iu5U3YRSDO2tx2vxkjWJ8O0sJc-nHQHJ6e-ImsFycDej6coPXx8sy5W_ZUK2dJGV8jb8JtyxvsMGacjU%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085116934&sdata=0ayTsVOwsFVpUqmOEnjN4GgpbTWiebnthQfaMd%2BTaqI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Advisory Group</a>. This body has been working for years to conclude the process of bringing a Metro station to Potomac Yard. We have now moved into the important work of mitigating construction impacts and managing changes in the project. Joining me on this group will be Councilman Canek Aguirre. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Both Councilman Chapman and I will remain on the ARHA Redevelopment Work Group. This group is focused on working with the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) to manage the orderly redevelopment of aging ARHA properties. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I will be joining a relatively new committee that was set up to manage the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcampaign.r20.constantcontact.com%2Frender%3Fm%3D1109043704255%26ca%3D762ff552-00a4-4c8b-943b-eb800993a3d4%23LETTER.BLOCK207&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085126939&sdata=cXPJD3WosthXkfPVnsDgXh%2FahuE9hc5kW95sSZ%2Fq5dM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Combined Sewer Outfall work</a> in cooperation with Alexandria Renew. On this committee I will be joined by Councilwoman Jackson. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I will also be joining the City's Legislative Committee, which oversees the development and implementation of the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfcrJScqqXfFYIqqulw3nWWAkcnc25UFuCkj7x7jshsYSXYcjuLPYcFvdLkANyeqyuPcSD33hjL0GoNiZnmrltpfZ_ReGb5xZloepqUWdMYzbFWif0JYxlRFvrROjvKcpXj4xAJwKydtzCJNWmC7ozr9p6dhqOVCgpTwtCv-hnOOd1-OuCJ00M4guPZUAQ9mBK2pJIv0QHry6wX9jvdRF682O7MeR7C-2vjBWy8d_nQeUaMIznFWtiyCt6KS1qVkDB3d9nNS2Pmjs%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085126939&sdata=4Cqo9PdOn4hvAorzbgJHNV%2BKkFe0Cw8w0IM0XFQD%2BhQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">City's Annual Legislative Package</a>. On this committee I will be joined by Councilwoman (to be designated Vice Mayor tomorrow evening) Elizabeth Bennett-Parker.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Finally, on a regional basis, I will also be representing the City on two important bodies. I will be joining the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEf7Ggs_s9U5j19iAxsP4cPiM_A6RinnxRGc1u0ogAEpZCGYUoZStPy1gDd9psY-7mI_ZAMUnL_a_HIvif-XuJcTSe8g5rqkyQe7Mf5ZgqbqURQ05WstE0bRpHzzWB9YMvw-97UY66PF2AC2GYpJ1bKyj8GCWDnqcoX%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085136948&sdata=EDSowuemuSgWlIvAu7zwRUimAx7NXn3I8yf9I72mUzI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors</a>. The Board is the COG's governing body and primary policy entity. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Additionally, I will be representing the City on the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEf2eZGkJtxENDCIkxIeokrMzvMVb_zVpoxFD8Qr1fE9DVUsNNkqcQR5Dms2_5MwkQdrvmYcWH6OyMOv5zRoHFAyKYcl6eWH7NcIMXot8CsXeUog37Pzk5P8A%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085146953&sdata=odxp8xp2fRLIjT2Y3LGTRdBDCqVKOGvkykBnAmcl6Vo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)</a>. The NVTA is the regional entity that disburses approximately $300 million annually across the region to projects designed to alleviate traffic congestion. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I am excited that the assignments I have taken on will provide me with the opportunity to best serve the residents of our City. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK281"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK281"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>WMATA Closure Planning</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>Once the crown jewel of the Washington, DC region, Metrorail is experiencing a very difficult time. While the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has numerous challenges, the most serious and pressing are related to safety. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>Metro is a basic building block of our region's economy. If there is a perception that the system is unsafe, then that awareness can be crippling to the region. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfaIckulEDYBg54YEfYk2fNKxxxjjwwmfQ-5KDrBUmpW9dZKj5RsQlBkixOgReAcPeOBocMIhj3xdfgR4SFvUm_UOwgzlZ8rYbDlv6Ax0NPj975VEGJgsy_9zJrE194GDWWVpTmA5XbKHgzPQIBGXb0kRPHSPsqBnLFPPy_T7r7gpw5Lmemk-tq9aKTa-AMbj3PczMaIOwzLDAKTxVhTDb5lpsHV0URqLfZD4cwHbHWZcsqeJF8eTat4ldVhZH06GrtYuukvRNDfbmZ6KH71cNFAoKoKvVDIj9xlKS--v1xy48tghJOygdBoJbRu1VjRz8esxUhzUm0PVgM8tjoRSyKF91eT_BEKS5bRmKbj4UtXCJZ2OOBnTaOHetpKtxgEWlF7QLwpmImGiZKjghPe2HYw%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085146953&sdata=Av%2FMCIR5RJHdSfMD7wsu0XJwsegMx798eY%2Fi5EHrJIM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Last year, the region did finally come together and adopt a new dedicated funding stream for WMATA</a>. This significant accomplishment was not without fault, but it did represent a positive step forward in addressing the system's challenges. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>Paul Wiedefeld, the WMATA General Manager for the past 3 years, is aggressively working to tackle these challenges. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHjE2XSVDW-52mg0L2W4h-mZKDwRzTPbKxTr_qeizoFedYqBm4ztaUGa8D41Mh4baUjhtJMNXgxGsRciD9-LVxE0RD3TJOi-LNi1ufKe5hf91m5l3FZ9-aRrXHNRUbWzIJvurwomBnTmQ-M_qcM6KebY%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085156963&sdata=LWPuh0avpuDql4bzl5CqGlsuEg6INzvR%2BzQAUanNSqc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">WMATA finalized the SafeTrack Plan, which concentrated three years of work into one year.</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>Advancing this work required expanded time when the system is not operating. To make this happen, extended weekend hours were discontinued, new mid-day maintenance was scheduled, and most importantly, a series of "surges" occurred across the system.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHpMPjKA-8-D1xxmu5hqfmiHxGM3sFPHCYIip2Ou7u2YA2kTHgmdgjpwjquxlw3jH6Ll3ti-vbuQ2YzDH3oi-BAncnpIvKeVo9kxCclR-gzb3w8ju5Ea2oDO707G12rNmIhzNZuqRrbz2%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085156963&sdata=Emx96o%2F%2Bsx1JWpeV1w5B0TP%2Fa81vdkzb%2Bl3LClo35x8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Working with WMATA, DASH, and other local partners, we came up with a series of alternatives to assist Alexandria riders in their commutes</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHo_dJ-lrMOm9rIO330Nv1O5ZYb_S_EaS7vlj77QQ6URoQevs7-DyNmw8BcIKKwCRRrQXTTEySCYrPGWk7D73_vRpJv6LLyS2U6VzvCKIDOJXbFa1T9p69vZ7jg_7FHttxMccdKCBloJCbSUEjHlhNAoq-kZGOPs2Uqq4yc29mpdh%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085166964&sdata=A6lK1pWANQMrzGQWGSVsyqNudeVDgA9EBb%2FJixT6o%2Bk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">We will now have to put those lessons to the test as WMATA has announced a new set of closures for this summer.</a> This time, the closures will be to rebuild outdoor station platforms that are past the </span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image removed by sender." style='position:absolute;left:0;text-align:left;margin-left:158.05pt;margin-top:0;width:209.25pt;height:137.25pt;z-index:251660288;mso-wrap-distance-left:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:2.5pt;mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f">
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This will mean that there will no blue or yellow line service south of the airport expected from Memorial Day to Labor Day in 2019.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>This will require a dramatic regional response. Far beyond the impact of the SafeTrack, this closure holds the potential to cripple our region. This closure will require the City and its regional partners to identify transit alternatives, teleworking options. economic development planning, and more. It will not only impact the ability of our residents to access their employment locations, but it will also hinder the ability of customers to access Alexandria businesses and employees to access their employers in Alexandria. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>In October, City staff brought <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHoO1GNKAQ4DYc-Y_D6_tsgnr_gd3CLUQG1ykYD6KSwhVvZsMOrmRQw8YbpQZCb1tUE84PvmqzZ0FPys3ToxaEwLK0MRkAEUDwhQIdeoQJVchiFyrmDjVWgZR7xc-WHXOPboMMIMOBknZyOP7D0vzE029oWglMK5Mmnzc5MPqR_7U8fUomkYejZQp-mIJH80vQ2xHufPidq5N%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085166964&sdata=iFb5kSlUKzgYJLvUbZmN1OF5ov%2BdZbi7cSyAzgePzAU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title=undefined><span style='color:#0033FF'>the initial framework to Council to respond to the planned Summer 2019 Metro Shutdown in Alexandria</span></a>. Planning efforts to prepare for needed repairs on Metrorail have been very active at the staff level, and we will require ideas from our residents as we work to prevent this from being a disaster for our City. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHgFRKUeaNZW_kUKSLnK590F384EgFfkHcHd0gntO3vcLQk6dYGAINRZKZlZA6ASXi__YTRMXy_N0ZZqIBRQ7H8-EhbTxcKvlG6UuFvqTm-ya1_t0ycLl3h5uJclKE05FwR8wGcPH2Amt8AjXjWsFjBOGbXzyehDEdUFgLFKoJbpKkL92pxaBQNs%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085176978&sdata=KDqBo3d88SbydmjK020fLRyZdfWdzpcIR0wEmYv8eyU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">We continue to solicit specific suggestions from residents via our online survey</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>Last month, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfyOtXMmsfkpa7LoxsYD-kahTYPFYa3KobTGShOjrZSQmYnruSwOqWTnJLhopqGym-SlC1pvNE69jGPEbtmWo8BHxR5ifNHftEquZBhiXpwZ9d1ewzAGFu5Ilux2pu8YuBrcA0gixv7D4DCvMnuC4LUkRjqqwHq8-rpKX3Z7gkDLj6ASoCGIiplWggmUxuH44ConKAc-zw3Vj4Lr3_obSQClhmVMp6K0Fvsp9sRGIsvr2iSDc2kIdr8v-6KSuHPTpS6ZEvBuKJvUMIdfZg5nr0WxJwiS-2SWDc%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085176978&sdata=gltMhOylrpCO0aCde21KxiNV8tE54L3UPJsoUIaPcm0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">our staff provided the Council with an update on the joint planning efforts, including a recent WMATA Board update on the planning</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>Upon review of that plan, our staff has raised very specific concerns over the capacity of WMATA's planned shuttle alternatives. As a result, the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfjKyxtB32pDaZGVeUs9Bx6TzMa0L-2f8UJMMK9ZaBw1miUHDfoH23Jfhj8HI-T4Ld91jL2I3F0c0yqtVAJ5hYrv68HeIK_4eh9KifhhnaG-GskKxNW8R0ZfCnyP6skVK1bmaybVzvguAbyZZUbwzxngLmyTNscJWJlGsfnyAAPPbZg8Hr0aq21CajlHztzICH3r1LlxV6mv-yvo0QeWAhwjsaPutZn639P3hGCQFKANuEGOVnrlXONw%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085186983&sdata=r36%2FnVWhlqQsT7TZ9N%2F26MdUINXBPOoqkyIoB5yr9A0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">City's City Manager relayed those concerns in writing to Mr. Wiedefeld</a>. In turn Mr. Wiedefeld has assured me that these plans will be reviewed to determine how additional capacity can be added. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>The City's draft plan will be released this month. On January 22nd, at the City Council Legislative Meeting, WMATA staff will be in attendance to discuss their plans for this closure with the City Council. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-left:22.5pt'><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-left:45.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>The work to restore Metro back to the level required to support this region continues. In the short-term, additional sacrifice will be required. As a daily Metro rider myself, I know the service challenges first-hand. I'm hopeful that these efforts will bear fruit soon. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK293"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK293"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Amazon, Growth and Housing</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>A year and a half ago, President Trump <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfzox_R-kTp2l3G51EAVuCFR1iMbp4P2zWH2-4wAEIuCyZsiS3I5uGLH97DhGtOPl4sJVuQwpWSgGEcshzXAcaRSq_itHsEPL4CWc2X-RQ1pupi8B5FLoU_tU4yn5No7W4EidYNqpBF6DcJruh2e1ZtK96sAJUeGeqd4hs6eYmW8R4IGgT4BWqfUK6qXUUobUg%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085186983&sdata=S8LMWSshuFCk6IlyzuH%2FkSfFNYyJbaQOeVROOtJMEU0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">announced his intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change</a>. In the immediate aftermath, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfHmIZCFb6auz3H3iXP9EJlNCJNvmgW_CFRZfdboRBg_q_1ANZvKDNi6JMcpMaGBzELRj-3aZFgHrXsi56unRx7tufAhEw6MN4NkRWaiy5Hg4%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085196992&sdata=bjMPnvzSj%2FH5Ff1HgV7LhMZqyCZ8lGXhwL1jEMNujyI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">jurisdictions across our region and our nation (including Alexandria) rushed to announce that they would uphold the commitments of the accord within their communities</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>While each jurisdiction's commitments are minuscule in the face of a planetary problem, they are important statements of support. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In September, the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEf-wr5dqu7FnwQL5T2_JOkqPFxzO6Dh8EgZx5HkSs3IR8CxerZbX7RH_ROOnbdSLaDlB82umyf_apbH2jQwqD5DGy3M098XAIabYmoymUf4mkBskixASTmsCJaYozQavHQNEeDw-bwrZWQNqGXLfzccv_vdgeuH1IGdX26MT38B87emJXo2YShcFjBWdRwYzev2ow_m6ke5XEYne1mGNK_SsArZvs9rbBOYAAXqAI45_ZzFN7M2i8dzg%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085206989&sdata=IbnA4eJDL9gG780vwOSZ8RFuST5mBDGgOfRFoovqDb4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">accepted a report that identified that 100,000 additional housing units will need to be constructed within the region just to meet expected job growth</a>. That is 100,000 units BEYOND what is already planned to be developed. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'>Given the alignment between housing policy and transportation </span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1029" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image removed by sender." style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:210.75pt;height:132.75pt;z-index:251661312;mso-wrap-distance-left:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:2.5pt;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f">
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Even with increased housing production at the levels recommended, it's unlikely to be sufficient supply to address affordability challenges. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEf5TAfWEPTOKnQfXiZiW8RTqUHl_RR6ofRpdBg2wq1i4JC3Pwmj2hlkvHyhPfgUrhb_KJBWV7tQTIEOU4AltLYxfQlhKbbPPAgZmmTJMz_NVPhv4Ml2tvPRzgAw57MmVlE36i2OwFmzYA5QX8VCIBL_UeFHsSO1CZebqTe5yCQyXKjrLIUnpNR7olQROlCuLr4uc1GsHvKy6OKSsxZXxvtdg%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085206989&sdata=ljk%2BkQkvIFpqU7L43Ta3KUxl5ztJgz3d9GOYQPpWows%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">COG Board ultimately adopted a resolution</a> directing the Housing Directors and Planning Directors of the region to determine how such an increase in housing production could be accommodated. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The recent Amazon and Virginia Tech economic development announcements have stoked concerns regarding the impacts on affordability that may result throughout the region. While analysis shows the potential for impacts on affordability, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfAxQx3iicMM3FnWoySXBQ67WTiZxhB8xTnNFEhsQtpoDuf0k22Hyak5oqcPbW4VN3PIa-FHioMoRvVL-_c27FQGlUtfdBzmVViFStOgLqN5jUHAsR9ocqZpfiD_fXAouREsErgDTaCxFb02FRqqHawMOwdfSUiKAEq1a8_EpmnlrxKbkigIHw2Q%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085217003&sdata=PDEajOiBKnCKmvhJkwmhY6RoAcy3te8LkHCeovdfeyU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">in a region with over 3.3 million jobs</a>, an additional 25,000 jobs entering the market over a decade is not likely to have a dramatic impact. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Yet these economic development "wins" have served to shine a light on an issue that has bedeviled our City and this region for decades. As <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfo0pFbP1CDj5QCb_wMuRn_s66KkqRPhmW-1OR5nZvR2uwFxbX9jJOrjh8ZsSQomsqSSxFggi1R46i3N_yhy88HkLC2xptkDlgFQYZKnYG8kpd48XteVdY4uyJIp7KaV3DRnDVzLUzRZAifyyNpE1suVTkymJByEhFfhmulWYB62bhQEUZv_s_evD3_0Jqr3gUrpfIO6-94UvIqd3NLnudEI5zFif5FZnn202AFbKSZ9OeNU2NDa--73JreGoHu26U3oS1Jjl34NWzfRHX_j7_rhr40WChfFFl%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085217003&sdata=3aLlqdVChuZVd5oO0toGFeC6zLv%2FTGhUhIgHbOMiJss%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">the region's job supply has grown, the housing supply has not sufficiently grown to match</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>While the paired announcement of Amazon and Virginia Tech presents risks for affordability in the region, it also provides some critical opportunities:</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For the first time ever, <a 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style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In the aftermath of the announcement, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEffmIK3aujhSLzp19yZPjMwfdkrfa203X_wbnGXTBRUzE8-nBFRIiHI5UCeWuK25H0RsQnEcUF7rgWZvTzZTbjFf6v08-O8AAIgjCkkL2pptizc5GjsKGCZGiHOdj7gthKQP1ajD0EW4ETHXNrROUoZnCUFcT6EkO4srBOd4VrA52FbfL4091EnxCtW5iIaZK0SlU3XeV4_z8s8LSMdsmETA%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085227008&sdata=QXFrRUT%2BVNn3mO5OWBXPB0xm4coniAS2ysXePJJPrYQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Governor Northam has proposed new investments in the Commonwealth's Housing Trust Fund as part of his package of amendments to the budget for the upcoming General Assembly session</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>There is some reason to believe that the Amazon/Virginia Tech investment will prompt new housing production, thus alleviating some of the crunch. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The City's approved Oakville Triangle Corridor Plan <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHgFRKUeaNZW_orkDTmqVRzpYodgNoDmS0_b8lipXvfFkkaBoVCRPk9dAkcO_jw2hWmts_i2rl6ck1KQWiz5NsHDB0df8Rzv5M4aIY9w7a-J80Mq3bHpMLB043l8XGGY67MFyg5-luhazOpoRRlsTi6znomQS0scyZ_RVz8y9hT6jgE3rfvf_iFdIZIZhvY1s1WbGf3s_DjpM5PR2nFEgGBkDgTgV2wAJKNjKuzEsApqy17Jwi8sXKobjr6JPcGzWARS4k_nWoqW-QJlw94apv8c%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085237022&sdata=oiEmOUvSPY1MeVSWoOH2AwgrN4ujtaejka0IrJcSoII%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">included significant on-site affordable housing elements that are now likely to proceed</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfZORARnE6ygatdo-wTQVxsoV4CaO0BBunaOKkBeVeDQh7l-kxV1ZHe6l-2_nVlgGYZmqDpDYqNMhVIYg8XIvXKqHYhYkHE9rb2gFsNa7jStNb0mU0qoLJDYia-gjCePbtnNq1gRg0pcMIovVXhKjdABCmmwXO1R9xmPVPNQIFUhof9KxQrh44JyhmTyY_H9g8UjUMiFb7Srtrd9JjfnUNjA%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085237022&sdata=O%2BCyZAaQm6tYymKzNGayxsc24uThYqcU8jk0J8JivJo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">The Long Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program being presented to the Planning Commission in a few days</a> includes pre-planned efforts to facilitate market-based affordability alternatives, including Accessory Dwelling Units, revisions to our developer contribution policies and exploration of the feasibility of inclusionary zoning initiatives. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>That same work program also includes upcoming updates to the small area plans covering Del Ray and Arlandria. In particular, the recent Amazon/Virginia Tech announcement <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfCr5IZDr--aiEynk2SaD19_uTeSXH6r5e2q6Hn7yJG20jZTv-s1a2iZPh6Q-BMDLNZ9l6vZrx90FSww4b-9ZI50v7jcC7JGxfCrWXEPEAM4C_8CMuufh3J_sII2BlQ2VYSohj51LNUg3bLS4E4lDXXv985vWCf53UViUMQjZtKNlJqWkg4pFImd4xV0vAphklMF6BTcR6JKTRfnoTp5M_kQQM1V7TYXvHgRBXXWgPLWVp70uP9XW0etMqJw2O2YxgKlOAaO7Tm6JSPBuTac5ovsmnvO4AXXxZ%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085247023&sdata=gqaoOCa1YFo0QAkulIH%2Bu7wnBfUZoUgeL5%2Bf7AvRgKY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">has sparked concerns regarding preservation of affordability in Arlandria</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>When the City attempts to address housing affordability, it is going up against powerful economic forces. Employing market-based solutions to these affordability challenges is where the City can be most effective.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div style='margin-left:22.5pt'><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>A few years ago, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfhIHag8bneYdMfMOxGbY5_oDFiPwIrZwYO9xXbJ6qhu859DEU6bhUKqsgu5cYcC2_fLjWgUZnQtbQs_DFRWB5NqLdn-wa_2GsnacTXfFrJIMotbBwK4NQVC50j312vBrkwfJn-j-MqlTGPgQ8Ns4CiU9hWv4A-zza4DdAUxTZMiVvMkTj5_Q1WO1A4QUUH5Z0_-ppW317G403sdHMjNgD6w%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085257032&sdata=zwzHBW3AuiWW7I24prPASOw8U5JCuwdOE6%2BwkjzTB8E%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">I prompted a bit of controversy by writing an intentionally provocative take on housing affordability and what the City can do to improve accessibility</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In late 2015, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHkhfkmi_4Vgbvgrx4s0XlH0YHdLqhRbPDw_YGyXsn7lACEeE7TPDTxmkq_841BbYNFwhPi0GaaQP-KeT0RPwYuMjOeKxsjwOzQNNvspIf3iX5zO3ztcPnFieyTwrsb0VGC4fumCuxMY_PaLoUmnbjVWfFMo3kvzVQhQaKGDmHmUJ%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085257032&sdata=Vq%2B0K3oxfhGDtQtNOc5%2B3WHCG9IJO3HcWfB8P%2Fq5D6k%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Jason Furman, then the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers</a>, made a speech that drew a direct connection between one of the most challenging issues for us in Alexandria to one of the most challenging issues facing our nation. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>He laid the blame for these challenges squarely at the feet of local policymakers. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHkhfkmi_4VgbJBNhqh89W02-K8b7aD6jp3wSESFHdzGcxb6Q_QAU2D1FvTFmJLncd_AHaZRKCvPN3G0Bt0olyAAEtOprM4JJh4zVXRLaodRuPSJhJpEhTkv9Rq2NKBqazNa3B1ILdDtAcw5cknVeS4ZiCEajIkLETP_LshB5FsWH4hfEQ2V96s7Jd4_m1un9csZNtdZY2iDWF7maTLVrTgJ2o1u-SWe-4T6AZEWxhuLwhljkAH0JOQ1xYT19AEDo4qorLAEyomr_ju4M_22_uYvGiECbwMGI8g%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085267033&sdata=8AokNH9CBDn8W8pVZkcGA0LoE%2BUrxB0a48jwfpo2inw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">In this speech, Mr. Furman addressed the large and growing challenges of housing affordability in communities. He connected those challenges with growing income inequality around our country.</a> But most relevant to us in Alexandria, he assigned blame for a lack of housing affordability on local zoning restrictions. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Said another way, our limitations and restrictions on development have driven the cost of housing to unaffordable levels thus exacerbating income inequality. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHldX952xXsFTiBPhBcCfNUPjpl3vGVhHRkQ-S09u1_Njzy3JUeAQuoWHfBDSZVA7xkfrXJs--1pYYf19ojvvNe-j8KxjmQ_tSUln309HM1UEJIZEpnm8pKGDOBFK8ZSWnXU3_OjYOeddPgbvY91h5LuJi9k2OKd3z3Tf5AiIyvxWxSJgzFi-MZHJiOZoPzwvifzZsnH9G5nHZ9XfORDSAEuadZ3kBRHfv07VdFbishA2%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085267033&sdata=LVbN2PiP4WljrPsE%2FLAobdPu9DrViwq0%2F9%2F3BY6QS6A%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">He even traces the impact of these restrictions to reductions in employment</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Furman writes <em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>"Zoning restrictions--be they in the form of minimum lot sizes, off-street parking requirements, height limits, prohibitions on multifamily housing, or lengthy permitting processes--are supply constraints. Basic economic theory predicts--and many empirical studies confirm--that housing markets in which supply cannot keep up with demand will see housing prices rise."</span></em></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Some have even <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHldX952xXsFTFzvdGdiDxfghLO2uuVuWtkP_vjMgraVyxNVlPmkjUeJyyA4IfFEQiCpHK1V6ct2uoDmk54RZG47plU98dwct-3PSCCmgqeMpdWJx75UkTPyS-tWiqOwixWsFxPz-10iI-T7ItmRCb7QiY4tMlXXoat50LyT2Qya2qF2JTkAQrVE%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085277047&sdata=DqcRmhKjRO7k612WHP7m2CxJP5QM3hFUg%2BJB3V9WZic%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">suggested that removal of some local authority over land use can help address the affordability issue</a>. Others have ascribed <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHhQphzcATpxsQgqKmjtGJ7gmZLdZTiWvRdPl3I94Ydv4-DajGBLYTUbtztQJGGNJwqDV9GeFaTE0Hyt2aQ89KweDj5y-5OOnWqA5kMBuRKOZaAcrYv8tqFcUO-xOsdZeHILfKgMsG-E1RAYf6tmg_msHaLcW52BqUkiig2aRCcRGqQumedxBzUhfdwyzD6Nu-1Gfd0GnqHY0qm2s7eDpAIM_S6lk81hxCC-86H54QtzZUXR_WTkD5aO20rRmLRmViqyshzmhnQjzfODG2hZ5GqYel3n1571tQFiVMKGf6gtyKWnESREGRoDCYbBYeIHJPw%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085277047&sdata=nhhxcBiDtXDeGGXSVQq70wJgGA1wUgj%2FIcvyPJSZFes%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">even more nefarious motives to how zoning restrictions are applied</a>. Last month, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEf5QXqtq6NYXxYKiexCBgsAM29Py_PPPOsw3TyfiYt68Ds97lxBVQGWT7E98L86iiINOqpRxP0-0RTSO9C1nGmB34U2K457hTNvFg9fmFb34_Ea6cqYzMePvoV3ShiaFedGYMRcyfw1j7cnlVI1EW4qMgPbM3SBQ0mhAXNbw87CgQlFHs3WUoj399gNiCZrP2F%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085287052&sdata=jSxnXF6VvIAKnrDV6OJAJKoQy5Q67CFhGdPDJAPAw%2BU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Minneapolis approved one of the more radical approaches to addressing affordability, by rethinking the entire construct of "Single Family Zoning."</a> A <a 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</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>All of this leads us to the fundamental question as to whether Alexandria's efforts to address affordability are helping, hurting or having no effect.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Our discussions on affordable housing have generally been focused <a 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href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHldX952xXsFT8ymwShi2U94ow1_dmVAH2bjGnEoMBAIIAkk3VutIYwqtq8_wvCcTJadbzKPt7xILMEENtwf_7hxpYtnCI1lWVhXp1Ng4S8MlQxNsHATU-fEDat-luUj9aEvFNW_l-7r3bjJcqMqccDqB9lymTBOpSUSab0mgnsl2NMCzlQwHot6sE4_CmhwO2NhTsEFB4Sv9oanLoeSwMlqWiWEk7cFlw27i2mEJNpBhFYQTK1Aom-lpuUKdXGbfuS8xsgEn4samTlbtyafE1YmGPSoh1unZ_jDXzkaqJzgijin3d2DjKy4a1UNnL_XKDw%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085307067&sdata=bA0aUL94kpg%2F9Nhhg4%2BXqAVSfXDviqaZIjJvtYV%2BxQA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">the contention between affordability and other City priorities</a>. We adopted the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHkCxZYt-lAkNJsqJtedYtbCiCimXE_vYOhhTSRt_OcDhxwKGtdfm9StBJfittfAHDR-e1rZ7nkxZp3-qb5K3_MbzHppFjK1OZxzeMHmINyIXrr8Jx14clmcp-vo0v3kkoUK9jlP7aPZ_%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085317076&sdata=MnehbVCfLWPmOSbtejtTG%2FFYFBJfvKpEB2VYDle4eb4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Housing Master Plan</a> which gave the community a series of tools with which to tackle the challenges of affordability. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Yet, if Furman and other economists are to be believed, we in Alexandria have rarely tackled the fundamental root of housing affordability. Most of our efforts are aimed at creating or preserving housing that will ultimately be in the public domain or under nominal public control. However, it is through our zoning authority that we can truly impact housing affordability in privately owned housing. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Obviously zoning restrictions have a place and serve a need for our community. I would also suggest that we have done some things right. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>For instance, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHldX952xXsFTGWyflz83EUoD3Y_Y6e-yDa-Dj3-bkk4iWMdRYT0aVgLJmk5O2yZ9Ha5PyE7v3X2GYGNMLlbRinmXO6P15lXvraPXDqueplW-2fPBJxSXUy3OLLcNLQgR3pMV-URFxey5objdwwRp5FfxHWG8MvlCgfUR5wV3is5E-VqbLPMerLFK3oUnY8xs4ZCKsFVEr3aE5suKdTGb9YIy_hC78H1RvfKi_7cyBk3Cw6FQHFIr8ae_1OpG61bJ7lkH-30Uk8SKXJHc5fbQlsY%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085317076&sdata=9bTY3AqfFFlPBJ2nAmLSoXOT5zu19B%2FDzjcGZc20ggk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">in 2015, the City Council adopted new parking standards for multi-family housing</a>. By rightsizing parking, we significantly reduced the cost of construction for multi-family residential development, provided new incentives for the use of transit, and freed up resources for alternate community investments. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>However, these new standards went even farther, by providing steeper parking incentives for restricted affordable housing units. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHrWMdSe6Ud8nXXOChX2WA69oEk4CY6JB95mlATa8-Z5E4cylwOL0dEG-KoOz2gz9im6HTaHtRE0PYZ3SVzwjM8HYhE9Iplett6gaGC6mCVG1snAzXmRXaJ0VWk3p-2I38wT0UYFnuJVd%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085327077&sdata=u2qISnBC3khPI8PJQ%2BvEgWl3oI3h25grN1cQxJ%2FF8fs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">The City essentially adopted our largest financial incentive for the creation of new affordable housing</a>, while also reducing the overall cost of private housing development. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In 2017, at the suggestion of Councilman Chapman and myself, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHhQphzcATpxs_Xll2WemIOalZBQHaD-yKH3CBUvcrQUD0NzevL2y4iH1isHb_ZUmRqv9uExGaL49l00P1sh8XcReT7WJAclAiHa7x6QZUIIVhNPe0BOXi5wzefT34_JJXGKRvs4_304UKYnSa857ThPbwlDGdjaFt2PwfI5ZarrkdhEQHHxGeGuRvk_9EIBv53ylcnxgMosPNCgW81l3X-Mb9hxgf40eCDsYZqlOFgKAG9CDdOxmnhU%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085327077&sdata=n5ksvdbyf8isCcuNDci4JsMc8BreIV0zCq7g2AQdl8g%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">the City expanded our "density bonus" program for affordable housing</a>. The program essentially trades additional market density with landowners in exchange for new committed affordable housing. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>But, the City has also aggressively utilized our land-use authority to:</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><ul type=disc><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>limit density</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>increase open space</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>create new retail</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>improve architecture</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>improve transportation infrastructure</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>preserve historic structures</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>develop new public facilities</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>create affordable housing</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>improve basic infrastructure</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>improve public art, and more</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The <a 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between community expectations and affordability</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>At some point, the question becomes whether those efforts are ultimately self-defeating, particularly as it relates to housing affordability? </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In June of 2012, the City Council adopted the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHj8Cg9bvAa38Df7A92Cz-j504kmRLJ2j2v-cY8vKt8KetfDGgy8ZPVnyKKmWhfuivtblnU5CmsGkouU63BedyB1IH--KrqDpJiejvyyjr0pphWisnmuw462EGWU9PB5MyKuROEAdCdLt%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085337087&sdata=6cSC3x%2B6nWq64RtYdzr3wO8LZnUjtohm5UPL2gMmjIc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Beauregard Small Area Plan</a> which laid out a vision for a 395 acre swath of land constituting a major portion of the City's West End. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>As in much of the City, the landowners in the Plan area had millions of square feet of development permitted (5.5 million constructed, 10 million permitted) under their existing zoning, but not currently developed. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Through the planning process, the City attempted to use the incentive of additional development to provide significant public amenities as well as to encourage land-uses other than additional townhomes. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The approved plan provides a funding formula (including developer funding, tax increment financing, and City Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars) for the creation of at least 800 new units of committed affordable housing, funding for a new fire station, a new "ellipse" at the intersection of Seminary and Beauregard Roads, a new transitway, additional tree canopy, and 44 acres of new open space. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In total, the Plan exacted $150 million of developer-funded public amenities. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Yet it didn't happen. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Ultimately, JBG made the decision to sell the property. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHmaD133bC1mzKMJDgzUVVD4p63mqhFoSfY4uHHFPUIsxNk1pA0aq8vhon3NqU0bnAtk57VARfwevP2759t96WIIUaQou9EFuewpiX8yXbfDKPsPde43JNGa9Bxgh6_MeHxzZqY3nYZkhr-Kmk-W-4MT8qLCsrrxDUIufZJVqxWX55xAsBlxafhCHLmedJyKScE3C-FFhYA_6VRjZZIh598st4zU05i25EkENN3f0yN0xeLo6lsyrJqiWLQAdDttTyppZvcIc7vCltMfGxXHTnA4%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085347096&sdata=5%2Bps2u8Za45KPFNdGm15BBc2hv6rugJfDN86334Xj28%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">The purchaser is not a developer, and has no intention to proceed with development of the plan</a>. Without development in the plan area, the City has little ability to request public amenities. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>There have been other examples. The Mount Vernon Village Center redevelopment in Arlandria would have created numerous committed affordable housing units. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEf5EltuAWYPigKDUEGWU9wKeER99ihDieM9WPa5ratEBcYpSOXVq0fjR1zFCXZM1LXtvyJtErO3doyQc0pFmPtfUW32qem8uh18iVMqVmiiGZ8C0_92mggZpVDsazeznaiu6WmClIP6ZUinXaTNBB6ntZzk7zOMDhJE3D7J5H67RDkWGMupipydS8tDPYSl3UF%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085347096&sdata=vvymIWwS%2F0%2FWIXkPkrzmrky%2FbtcRHFyYox%2FiS8g520k%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Yet the project was abandoned when financing could not be received</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>As we work to implement the City's Housing Master Plan, we must seek to comprehend and be willing to address all of the factors that challenge affordability in the City. Amazon's arrival and Virginia Tech's expansion doesn't dramatically change the affordability challenge in our region, but it does perhaps give us the impetus to make the difficult decisions to address it. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:justin.wilson@alexandriava.gov" target="_blank">Let me know your thoughts!</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK270"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK270"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Organizing the New Council</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In May of 2011, the City Council adopted a <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfMcb0DS_74M6_u_z5nH6ufiPQAtvtkutYjPv4ubF2PKlQRrekMyRi8RWmqL9DoTSJG_JcZdjhwUiKZzzC8DuD3htmbmk97Lm5aD37SNUZjKxS3O5doEoMUQ89lgbT7EM2JkilOINpw7KfKY7x62jVWam8D94LFeSh%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085357106&sdata=hPr7EKjfIiFzfa7CeVtB1f0rZfxrheudwqC0NnBePmc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Long-Range Multi-Department Planning Work Program" for Fiscal Year 2012 </a>. This document was the first attempt to evolve the work program that Council has previously adopted for the Planning & Zoning Department into a document that now incorporated multiple departments engaged in long-range planning and policy efforts. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Today, the "Long Range Interdepartmental Planning Work Program" is adopted each year and serves as a schedule and framework for planning and policy initiatives. As a focal point for prioritizing initiatives and ensuring adequate resources for those initiatives, this document has been quite successful. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This Multi-Departmental Work Program is typically discussed by Council in January of each year and then adopted post-budget adoption in June. The current Council adopted Multi-Departmental Work Program was approved on June 13, 2018. Staff from the City's Department of Planning and Zoning will present <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfZORARnE6ygatdo-wTQVxsoV4CaO0BBunaOKkBeVeDQh7l-kxV1ZHe6l-2_nVlgGYZmqDpDYqNMhVIYg8XIvXKqHYhYkHE9rb2gFsNa7jStNb0mU0qoLJDYia-gjCePbtnNq1gRg0pcMIovVXhKjdABCmmwXO1R9xmPVPNQIFUhof9KxQrh44JyhmTyY_H9g8UjUMiFb7Srtrd9JjfnUNjA%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085367111&sdata=Kit9tVtTHjGAv8Ul9T6nAqSWdN2v50EFAYICWYLWS%2Fk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">a draft of the FY 2020 plan to the City's Planning Commission on Thursday</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>As a contrast, the Council itself has no such document to guide its annual work. While Council has adopted a <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfAYk44515wEhlnLk-dqnD7AvNnd9qHg4xTBiuP6-XyFNT9Ge64CJXja6pimKvtykpyoXtjA6mL0q8v49quubd_gWaeumFTjatwP76zQamDpSs9ngh-O0J74q3CKRubrmJL4A55qHbKXDT8hDhwBFnXBgN_LnKPoyMtj760sv1dQcB2V9aNn73K-2q29d9ilpEwUbjhFT5YITT1dWQADmwEn_ffEjvsFHjT9jkUtHfatw%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085367111&sdata=Ptj4W%2FoZGJ5SnYQNX9HO05VXGkgtyqqcOZ%2BLpQ26Rlg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Strategic Plan for FY2017 to FY 2022</a>, it is a high-level plan and does not set out an annual work program. While a portion of the Council's workload is dictated by recurrent obligations (adoption of the budget, appropriation ordinances, periodic reports, etc), and by those seeking approval for various efforts (primarily land-use applications), the Council has no plan or document that allows it to schedule and sequence policy initiatives initiated by the Council itself. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Council will have a retreat at the end of January (January 26, 2019). This will be the first time the new City Council will have the opportunity to gather, more informally, to discuss how we will be approach public business during the upcoming year. I have proposed that Council use this retreat to define and refine a work program for the upcoming year.</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>During the January retreat, for the 2019 year ahead, I think that Council should identify and prioritize what policy areas that it wants to review; identify what departments and agencies it wishes to review work plans and strategies with, sequence land use master plan amendments and revisions planned during the year; and select which of the City's boards and commissions that it would be important for the Council to meet with during the year.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Included in an adopted work program could be:</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><ul type=disc><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Identification and schedule for policy work sessions,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Identification and schedule for department strategic reviews,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Schedule for receipt and consideration of master plan updates,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Identification and schedule for Board or Commission joint meetings for those Boards and Commissions that Council thinks important to meet with</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Schedule for recurrent obligations (budget, appropriation ordinances, financial reports, etc)</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Once approved, the work program can become a "living document" subject to periodic amendment along with the calendar on Legislative Meeting dockets. <br><br>This proposal is designed to provide an inclusive process for the Council to sequence and prioritize the policy work planned for the upcoming year. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK291"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK291"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Better Space To Serve the Public</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Last month in this newsletter I wrote about the City's ongoing efforts to address the miserable condition of many of our municipal facilities. A component of those efforts has been working to identify areas of potential consolidation among our City facilities. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is one of the City's largest departments with 582 full time equivalent employees, and a budget of $93 million. The department provides the critical safety net services that so many of our residents rely on at various points in their lives. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>DCHS, together with the City's Health Department occupy 210,000 square feet of space in 8 different facilities around the City. Most of the space is inadequate, aged, and not proximate to the residents its serves (over half of DCHS clients are on the West End, yet two of our largest offices are in the East End of the City. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>As a result the City has been exploring options to consolidate. 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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=223 height=179 style='width:2.3194in;height:1.8611in' src="cid:image021.jpg@01D4A2B8.0A447DD0" align=left hspace=3 vspace=3 alt="Image removed by sender." v:shapes="_x0000_s1030"><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>efforts have the now concluded as the City <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfBDj0klE-2Vughz_kIU79a4_G3DJSxy6KiF1MovUHEkUv8FxZsWPBTXFkAfOiwFQheXc4cmjny2l6AMjF5AXV77sJlip0R4HuFcMCnmLAUpcA07rgE_bsp6fIXZ0lUloV_FaTYJkG3Dr90vZP-_rHjobD_HxRnEIpnygM_X9rsR1akFCaFDufR5SazFg06Z4Z6b1tJ4UTmfkXhwQlCH_8iVSzekYrVegN11qGZoki0JUI0IU1zZ3UfO_jVRWzQp0E%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085377174&sdata=I5V5mkBprgHEBdn%2FjxmkZTGvhpZZ9nqZexminDNn%2FI4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">has chosen to consolidate DCHS and the Alexandria Heath Department at 4850 Mark Center Drive</a>. This building is currently occupied by the Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA). <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfFlBgxZYhyfoNaBRsSlrH_AObOy5bqvMQTVft55SFHSOch3uSgpsk-dg5HNLL-EJrN2vKDbEhhOmt-wgKSjhrcd9rSE_InQIXgjTANtan_ux_msRL5TeTI5U9uTHcq2mV1Lq8onD8oH42dKXCwZcZnaov7jwK5GVQG57doDyPl_yXxO4TgQy0G2evxCajYi6TUqLZhrhXMFk%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085377174&sdata=PhbQ7Pm91h9b68Qh4zuz1SNa1FDIxFfUnxvyThZh5ho%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">IDA is preparing to move to a new location in Potomac Yard</a>. Given the timetable of the intended move, the location will not become available until 2022. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This new location will enable full consolidation of these two departments and improve service delivery for the residents served by these important services. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>While the City has negotiated a new 15 year lease, there are several points where the City can exercise the ability to purchase the building, which could save the City millions more in avoided lease payments. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This is a major consolidation effort, and will have transitional challenges as residents determine the best way to access services in the new facility. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Ultimately the consolidation will avoid greater costs, improve the effectiveness of services delivered and make those services more accessible to our residents. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK297"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;display:table' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK297"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Jefferson Davis Highway Becomes Richmond Highway</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>As of today, Jefferson Davis Highway becomes Richmond Highway in Alexandria. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In the aftermath of the tragic murders in Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, communities across the nation have reexamined their representations of Confederate history. None was more visible than the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the grounds of the South Carolina state capitol. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Here in Alexandria, we have received similar requests from residents to reexamine examples of such representations in our community. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHgDm3vNoe_I3bGDhKrDQMw4VNvMQPh0PTOvNabZKT5xzUUBa26eBvAnLpluEfsczesKcXXP7V1V2xkqO_7DVJj--czc4ElG4W71RaLJg38mJxv6ixKgsXxhR8mWqeTIhTtqJ3231DBqTnQRnZoLQmH5F7RQWeL63Bb1GutZPWTfLa51oIPdhhrI%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085387121&sdata=A1tPm4KCBAHMuqyUiHcFg41ukrbYw0QDBqrs8A4l5OE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">A few notable examples in Alexandria:</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Since 1970, the City has displayed the first flag of the Confederacy (not the battle flag) on Robert E. Lee's birthday and Confederate Memorial Day. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>There are at least 30 streets named for prominent leaders of the Confederacy. The most significant one is Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1). </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHgDm3vNoe_I3cXNYh8RAYPewNrCobkAKKYXLg2GsG4K4FSrj263COSPF4GbFieWC9f_kCSOIA7DdXnGGJ1JtaUPreB2CT9rbWcRFmZW1XcxMVwcTvdAnPgberHyKl3UO7RyLINqzU15TJGl-xCZPz_AKzv7ZdTztBg%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085387121&sdata=UKuuGz8UiIT1JO6d28QKRtRh48Mimf5sNW896MbcyFg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">The Appomattox Statue, owned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, at South Washington and Prince Streets honors the dead soldiers of Alexandria who fought for the Confederacy.</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Until very recently, a plaque on the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHgDm3vNoe_I35gxZib0TIJQp54NrOeXd3Ey1EkNxhKpm-C6WBcM6Hhan4vcCjf3BF9lm4-jMS5lfY3XQ5bCg0Djoc-aAu8jXkEyvUs-2VkOaqkUrMWmUEIObDDVpTB9k75UNcd8rdY6UXzyDXAXNndf6ZdU0coMMpvsybConT_ce2Hr_Lsj9xMDpWEBXvt9qBA%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085397131&sdata=uw3b%2FRBw2ebDLorEArD4skD%2B7xA7GwlkppaXPz8mbYY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Marshall House</a> (now The </span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1031" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image removed by sender." style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:159.75pt;height:205.5pt;z-index:251663360;mso-wrap-distance-left:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:2.5pt;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f">
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=213 height=274 style='width:2.2222in;height:2.8541in' src="cid:image022.jpg@01D4A2B8.0A447DD0" align=left hspace=3 vspace=3 alt="Image removed by sender." v:shapes="_x0000_s1031"><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Alexandrian Hotel) told the story of the shooting of a Union officer from a Confederate perspective. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>My view is that there is little gained for Alexandria to re-fight a war that concluded 150 years ago. However, our community has changed over 150 years. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>At the end of September 2015, the Council made the decision to end to flying of the flag of the Confederacy. We also created a community group to take public comment and advise the Council on other potential changes. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>After five meetings, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHldq0gIT1ZqgwXAYrpxvdgTlcHhir8Ot6qD65HpAjYaNa9O2-zwF3x2tXLzrw7T0mFN53cXPLK8sVbU1hLEujClhuQOw6spYgZA1cYAhIrosxFgzopUeju434dLByybNiGY7koEOrlLo7bA6sH-QU5cqnUd7kun_mmBZZMAzslc9NZvQ7m6a1FnuvO5SnJNw3fBTtBjVyl3JcFT4q2Gm-PwdyKaK6TmLOQ%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085397131&sdata=RzeGf4%2F5qn8yZ%2BY2imrUullg64T4FvE5fB6EEGc%2Fo1g%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Confederate Memorials and Street Names made its recommendations to the City Council</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>While the report goes into considerable detail, the group recommended that the Appomattox Statue remain in place. Jefferson Davis Highway be renamed, and other potential street re-namings be initiated individually using the existing process. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHo_dJ-lrMOm9WFts4Upkru6DPwP240PX2K_WPhreb8hlaCMCMkxFHQfHeAk0B1fMRt25ubS5rIdg3oTPmMbtGysrpKHeaHjkuuEzk6RVZjDeSJ2KMFz8hUf9UpCAvzk_VfX_PtS3MGyWLvmCTIj01KW5hlIz5JBizg%3D%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085407136&sdata=C%2FByKCmJ9YQoKj56wcq8ylu5BlzJMTlrQ8HT31wooKU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">A new advisory group was designated to make recommendations to the City Council as to the new name for Jefferson Davis Highway</a>. To promote consistency with Fairfax County, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHo_dJ-lrMOm9qPnEP9a57YNtiZRKbzTCQL7yIwicaMGgdZKZ2NzR6touEVp5D2azi0EAsxVz3ppwN_otSqNznfYd9KEJME-HaXw4eWla2Hj0w8D7H9l41TpenV4cDcgIfEVjQj1nulxRFb62t1ccsCjx5wv4gXyXwjuvfmBlZEVOfAC-mXmojGj7amCTtDjmpPzmUu3W7yLcIGlSndcudOlo8Vgu7kpipfrQrn8KahQdKl-27YTgR4I%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085407136&sdata=zYmiquNz59VW9Um8R9kdnr9j8W%2B5vxSsua1N6wTaf48%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">the group recommended that this road section be renamed Richmond Highway</a>. The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance implementing the renaming and the new name goes into effect today. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Honors and commemorations that seemed appropriate a century or even 40 years ago, may no longer be appropriate in a modern Alexandria. Furthermore, a modern Alexandria should focus not just on what should be removed or renamed, but how to portray a more accurate and fair telling of our history. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In my view, that would be a just reaction to the events in Charleston, and indeed many other injustices and tragedies in our country's history. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=xmsonormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><a name="x_LETTER.BLOCK34"></a> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%' id="x_content_LETTER.BLOCK34"><tr><td valign=top style='padding:5.25pt 6.0pt 5.25pt 6.0pt'><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1032" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image removed by sender. 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While the state government is certainly a significant financial supporter of the City's budget, Richmond also sets a legal environment that affects how we provide services to our residents. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a 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class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This upcoming session will likely be marked by significant conversations around fiscal policy, with new proposals around the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and new revenue from online sales due to the <a 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style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In August, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHoO1GNKAQ4DY5_vq0s8fVeU33olp9U8kmkEwkAU1duDqr_J8N_2WtgqLuzfp6EkMbTGe3Xfsbu3XOERf17INJl5jxMdXvXrqEOaMp9hbyJ1fv9S8RKXGIUfGkkn4XzmWaivIG7Z41AlbmWkBLjRFHv_8gi6QsuTWKiTF5pJwWezpUaM3WU5pIU842ifmUmJOHn1O7hhLFh37z_Jm8ALMiwcp96sjyPUOtA9qKuXyfxiDBtjrS6bYqGSYkWJIZcWLtibp0h-IF3rP3FHmLy0jdaGS_G6r1JcZqodt2mRtpu8vyEeMxad-dwsZbyjUrTMpZKcep6_Y_2N0Xsq-u_WBSZQ%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085427151&sdata=KKk6mqBmstfduNmDzh0ZRUNQJU0BtzUTcvtwTYymz%2FE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">the Governor brought together the Joint Money Committees from the General Assembly.</a> He gave them the news that the previous fiscal year had closed with a surplus in excess of half of a billion dollars. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>With this additional revenue, the state made contributions to its revenue stabilization fund (the so-called "Rainy Day Fund") and other reserves. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Governor recently returned to the Joint Money Committees and presented his proposed amendments, including new investments in K-12 education, water quality, broadband, housing and higher education. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>While budget matters always dominate in Richmond, there is likely going to be significant discussion of a variety of other priorities before the Commonwealth. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>This year, the City has chosen a different approach to the package with particular focus in two large issues: </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><ul type=disc><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The City will be again seeking funding from the Commonwealth to assist in funding the implementation of new state mandates for combined sewer remediation work in Old Town. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This City is requesting that the Commonwealth make a significant investment in school facilities construction and maintenance. Jurisdictions around the state (including Alexandria) are struggling with the costs of growing student enrollment and aging school facilities. </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEfKkDh4jBDaw9f5E1Scf0MhqwcspP5Tv5J63CrKWCSw5jc0a8Go5V1bIkMgyOtz6qvOxD9Po3G7IspfyfK7nCCrV4zq6UtCY2K79jDRl40wspfP4ZoNKPV9dkPtjn6xWneLzqFG9f4kwwWcUhf4muUBJnL4jWp6PuvRnw21DAsjFNBESe_T0K6-LSa8erh4LUB%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085437156&sdata=JjJd7egPg9R7GvghMQ2O5Bn1KRkh8PfC3xzKsxv9WJk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">In the Governor's proposed amendments to the budget, he has proposed $25 million in bond proceeds to support the City's combined sewer work.</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>This is now the fourth time that a Virginia Governor (Governor McDonnell, Governor McAuliffe, and Governor Northam in two instances) has recognized the importance of state funding assistance for Alexandria to tackle this significant clean water initiative by proposing funding. I am optimistic that we can earn the support of the Senate and the House of Delegates for this important clean water initiative. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:#CCCCCC'>Additionally, the Governor has proposed a one-time increase to the "At-Risk Add-On." This additional allocation of state money recognizes the additional costs carried by local jurisdictions in the education of children growing up in poverty. <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHk1OWLaytgEf-Gxlw8tM0id0LnHSDLlpKe3VPi22enhZXyt2VH15ZEQLQP8EPMCdkBwiCts4FGAUEvCkOFOrqDvw_ZSW-991m8_bODH8zh5Cz9Lni8ssQ8mn4gobirvLMDIOE7GVQT_8%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085437156&sdata=XQ5cicW6n4WIAzjyAbGCUazLWPLB3Egh9ZM5dI9fpoo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Given that over 61% of Alexandria's public school students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, this money will prove helpful</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>While it is difficult to get legislation passed in Richmond, my hope is that we will be able to make progress on many of these important issues when the General Assembly gets to work in January. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The City is represented in the State Senate by <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHjpc58Fqd7A1vBGmL81C93OVy9jse1QWvR-qStnk-_26C1gZ2_ADXbz5hO7po8kHz1RqmB6Gw4tB7Pd49SlAtpuniJCby99Hof7RWKdALfcprA0LUGGLlc9ppawFYRydw2n4LhpoMMaUCUkeB_yGHLQDihAuKAA5FAxM4AebeBjlgAXxGsBGkdY%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085447170&sdata=wi65TLcfAJDrYO4f%2BwC9w7dv%2FU9UHCLD8qnhB2qo%2Fec%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Senator Richard Saslaw</a>, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHjpc58Fqd7A17l7LiL0n6d0Ce5djrpnSiHnbgFKjDttJ9-TdyPtpAFQr0C2ejJvs2r5W13oyK8CKAlHdMWDI1JqGT0v_HBmmzuFN9E4cBPsC6w9lVMLJx9Q7-rUZb-1VW3xRxuCh2nXYx6zIQxptkvEEQyQp-FPjxK8rNPmZX_NPOsFHHpI2SqQ%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085447170&sdata=EQCDqEf4pisTHRjsmOteN%2FhcdEmfreua9CSaKN1z%2BPQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Senator George Barker</a>, and <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001_B54DiSEVObJm6FqC28Dn89VyN8_TUuDN1LPK5kqBwOlFAp_v3pQHjpc58Fqd7A1fNiSlOoVQycY5LwJPKwUOuSYHfRusQQ8s-4DzXxdt1AqgMAODQ5gxF1rTcDDzBfV5q9P0bFFy18qAYDTHEVNTy9Z1_VlPI51h9q0KTT0X109I7Vcx8ClO4SSmQi4MN--Uf_AnnE8ee-4Dr1k6ThjEGlBZ5ziv6spDxjyo9s6D9w%3D%26c%3DXWtbfMRNHGpzfNRDMz2T-n2D__PsaHRHAdEdSxz0NExiqBZ8UZhkVg%3D%3D%26ch%3Djp98amryezDP2hR1PUZC4Uex9btIMoEbQz_9uKmLJR5Ihsi9NERx1A%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cjustin.wilson%40alexandriava.gov%7Cfb6981e4a88d441e0b6908d6700d227d%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C636819599085457175&sdata=0P1mvv5u%2F%2Fn5wmIhOHpamnK3A59RsfN%2Fyb8RZT3h1dg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Senator Adam Ebbin</a>. 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The districts are designed to regulate non-resident parking in residential areas. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>While the particular restrictions imposed in each district vary, fundamentally each district places some sort of restriction on the parking duration, while residents have the option to purchase permits to exempt their vehicles. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Most of the districts were created in the 1980s and the districts have </span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1034" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Image removed by sender." style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:137.25pt;height:197.25pt;z-index:251666432;mso-wrap-distance-left:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-right:2.5pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:2.5pt;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f">
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This can become onerous for residents who don't live in an established parking district. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>In order to proactively manage parking issues in residential areas, staff has been directed to identify specific circumstances when the City could initiate the public process for changes. In addition to a staff-initiated process, this effort will consider other updates to the program. </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=xmsonormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#CBCBCB'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a 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