City of Alexandria, VA

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Web Name: City of Alexandria, VA

WebSite: http://www.alexandriava.gov

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Contact City Officials Sign Up for eNews For immediate police, fire or emergency medical assistance, call or text 911. 24-Hour Hotlines Need urgent help? These help hotline numbers are available 24/7: Emergency Mental Health Services 703.746.3401 Substance Use Treatment Services 703.746.3636 Sexual Assault 703.683.7273 Domestic Violence 703.746.4911 Child Protective Services 703.746.5800 or State 1.800.552.7096 Adult Protective Services 703.746.5778 Connect With Us Our social media objective is to strengthen City responsiveness and transparency to inform the community about City events, programs, services, emergencies, and more. View All » Live Make the most of Alexandria's outstanding quality of life with information and services of interest to residents. Be Prepared Are you ready? These links contain resources and information to help residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for all types of emergencies, and to stay safe. Get Involved There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting. Getting Around Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more. Water Taxis More... Historic Preservation Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts. Licenses Permits Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria. New Resident Information Learn some of the things you need to know as a new resident, and explore the City's website for more information about City government services, programs, initiatives, projects and events. Parking Parking Information for the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA) Teen Pregnancy Prevention (ACAP) Teen Wellness Center Women's Initiatives More... Public Safety Courts Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system. Court Records Deeds Fire Department Police Department Sheriff's Office More... Public Works The City provides a number of services to residents, including refuse collection and recycling. In addition, the City is responsible for maintaining streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City. Real Estate Taxes The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail. Schools Libraries Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas. Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Alexandria Library Child Care Higher Learning Out of School Time Programs Private Schools More... Social Services The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more. Utilities The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective servers: Play Whether you live here or are just visiting, Extraordinary Alexandria is a great place to shop, dine, take in the arts, get outdoors, and just have fun. About Alexandria If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today. Arts Culture Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to arts and culture, the City builds a vibrant community for its residents, workers, and visitors. Entertainment Find events and activities, shops and restaurants, concerts and performances, arts and culture, historic attractions, parks and libraries, farmers' markets, and more. Getting Around Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more. Museums Historic Sites Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past. Parks Recreation Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more. Visit Alexandria Information about visiting Alexandria, including shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with an itinerary builder, interactive maps, hotel booking, online restaurant reservations and much more. Business Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters. Business Resources The City provides services and resources to help existing businesses expand within the City and promotes recruiting new businesses in Alexandria. Jobs Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options. Licenses Permits Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria. Real Estate Taxes The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail. Services We are here to serve you. Browse the topics to the right to learn more about the programs and services we offer. Alex311 — Connecting You to City Services Connect with professional and knowledgeable staff for City service and information requests from every City department. Animals What you need to know about animals, pets and wildlife in Alexandria. Arts Culture Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to arts and culture, the City builds a vibrant community for its residents, workers, and visitors. Discrimination Disabilities Information about the City's Human Rights Code, human rights and anti-discrimination services and activities, and resources and services for people with disabilities. Environment "Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control. Jobs Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options. Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center) More... Maps Geographic Information Systems (GIS) centrally manages, shares and analyzes information about locations through specialized mapping technology. This information increases transparency, improves many City technology applications and provides critical data to decision makers and the public. New Resident Information Learn some of the things you need to know as a new resident, and explore the City's website for more information about City government services, programs, initiatives, projects and events. Parks Recreation Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more. Property Housing The City administers various housing-related programs and services. Public Works The City provides a number of services to residents, including refuse collection and recycling. In addition, the City is responsible for maintaining streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City. Real Estate Taxes The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail. Social Services The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more. Transportation Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more. Utilities The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective servers: Mayor City Council The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government. Alexandria City GovernmentCity Code Other LawsCouncil AssignmentsCouncil CalendarCommunicate with CouncilDockets WebcastsSpeak at a MeetingMore... Boards Commissions The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. These bodies compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on all major issues affecting the City. Board of Architectural ReviewBoard of Zoning AppealsPlanning CommissionTransportation CommissionMore... Courts Information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system. Circuit CourtCourt Services UnitGeneral District CourtJuvenile Domestic Relations District CourtUS Bankruptcy CourtUS District CourtMore... Departments Agencies View a list of City departments, offices and other agencies, and learn about their role in the organization. City Government Departments OfficesAlexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)Alexandria Convention Visitors Association (ACVA)Alexandria Transit Company (DASH Bus)Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA)Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA)Small Business Development Center (SBDC)Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)More... Elected Officials Alexandria voters elect a Mayor and City Council and three local officers, as well as state and federal representatives. City Council MayorClerk of Circuit Court Commonwealth's AttorneySheriffVotingMore... Get Involved There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting. Boards CommissionsCivic EngagementCommunity Emergency Response TeamSpeak at a MeetingVolunteeringVotingMore... Projects Plans Much of our work involves creating and improving infrastructure and planning for the future. Learn more about major projects and plans here, and how you can get involved! Events Meetings There's always something to do in Alexandria! Browse community events, government meetings and activities, and important deadlines. View All Events Public Meetings » Other Calendars I Want To… Use these shortcuts to perform some of the most common tasks on our site. COVID-19 Information UpdatesThe AlexandriaHealth Department is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illnesscaused by COVID-19 coronavirus disease. Learn how you canhelp protect yourself and those around you. Learn More City to Host Virtual Town Hall on Community PolicingThe City will host a virtual conversation on June 29, to discuss local protocols and practices in light of recent national attention on racial disparities in policing. Panelists will include community activist Tiffany Flowers, Mayor Justin Wilson and Police Chief Michael Brown.  Learn More 2020 Resident Survey Findings AnnouncedResults of the survey will be used to guide the budget process; track progress on the City’s Strategic Plan; and provide data for performance dashboards. Learn More City Council Prohibits Firearms on City PropertyFollowing a public hearing June 20, City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance prohibiting firearms and ammunition in City facilities, parks and areas requiring special event permits. Learn More Chronicling the COVID-19 Pandemic and Legacy of George FloydThe City’s Office of Historic Alexandria is launching “Chronicling the Pandemic,” and the “Legacy of George Floyd” initiatives to record the Alexandria community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. Learn More Solarize Alexandria Campaign ReturnsSolarize Alexandria, a program that makes it easier and more affordable for residents and businesses to install solar power systems, will hold its annual campaign through August 31. Learn More 'Take 10' to Complete the CensusEvery Alexandria household is required to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. It’s fast, easy, and takes the average person less than 10 minutes to complete. Take 10 to ensure Alexandria is counted! Learn More City Celebrates Pride MonthThe City will celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month in June through a series of workshops and the display of Rainbow Flags at Market Square (301 King St.) in front of City Hall. Learn More .COVID-19 Information UpdatesCity to Host Virtual Town Hall on Community Policing2020 Resident Survey Findings AnnouncedCity Council Prohibits Firearms on City PropertyChronicling the COVID-19 Pandemic and Legacy of George FloydSolarize Alexandria Campaign Returns'Take 10' to Complete the CensusCity Celebrates Pride MonthCOVID-19 Information UpdatesCity to Host Virtual Town Hall on Community Policing2020 Resident Survey Findings AnnouncedCity Council Prohibits Firearms on City PropertyChronicling the COVID-19 Pandemic and Legacy of George FloydSolarize Alexandria Campaign Returns'Take 10' to Complete the CensusCity Celebrates Pride MonthMore News WARNING: You have chosen to translate this page using an automated translation system. This translation has not been reviewed by the City of Alexandria and may contain errors.

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