City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: FATIMAH DANDASHI, LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
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Introduction of the Proposed Alexandria Legislative Package for the 2027 General Assembly Session
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ISSUE: Introduction of the proposed Alexandria City Legislative Package for the 2027 General Assembly Session.
RECOMMENDATION:? That City Council:
1. Receive the proposal for the City’s 2027 Legislative Package (Attached); and
2. Schedule the Draft Legislative Package for public hearing and final adoption on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
BACKGROUND: Each year, the City of Alexandria produces its General Assembly Legislative Package. The goal of the package is to outline the City’s state legislative and budget priorities and communicate them to legislators, stakeholders, and the community. Because Virginia is a Dillon Rule state, localities only have the authorities expressly granted to them by the legislature by state statute or in their charter. Localities in Virginia, including Alexandria, therefore frequently must request legislation to grant them authority to exercise specific powers they do not already have, and the legislative package each year reflects these requests.
The draft Package includes legislative proposals which originate from requests put forth by residents of the City through the Community Survey, and from City Council members, City staff, and City boards and commissions. Staff worked with Council members, City departments, and boards and commissions to develop and finalize the legislative and funding proposals included in the draft 2027 Legislative Package for Council consideration.
DISCUSSION: The draft 2027 Legislative Package outlines Alexandria’s policy goals and budgetary requests for the upcoming General Assembly ...
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