ALXnow is introducing a new monthly interview series featuring exclusive one-on-one live virtual video conversations with Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins.
The “Ask The Mayor” program will provide Alexandria residents with regular opportunities to hear directly from Mayor Gaskins on pressing city issues and to submit their own questions for consideration.
Ryan Belmore, Publisher of ALXnow, will host these 30-minute live virtual video conversations.
“We are excited to launch ‘Ask The Mayor’ as a way to increase direct communication between Alexandria residents and their elected officials,” said Belmore. “This series will allow us to delve into the issues that matter most to our community, providing transparency and fostering informed dialogue. I believe this is a critical step in building a stronger, more engaged Alexandria.”
The conversations will be broadcast live across multiple digital platforms, including the ALXnow website, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. The interviews can be viewed live or anytime afterward on each platform. Following each conversation, the interviews will be turned into a podcast and a story.
The inaugural interview is scheduled for Friday, April 4, at 2 p.m., with subsequent sessions planned for Wednesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, June 3, at 11 a.m. Beginning in June, the conversations will establish a regular cadence, occurring on the first Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m., creating consistency for viewers who wish to participate regularly. Schedule adjustments may occur, and we encourage residents to monitor our platforms for any updates to the interview calendar.
The format encourages community engagement. Residents are invited to submit questions through the Google form below or by commenting during the live broadcasts on any of ALXnow’s social media channels.
The “Ask The Mayor” series joins ALXnow’s expanding portfolio of local news coverage and community engagement initiatives focused on Alexandria city government and community issues. More initiatives are expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks.
Ask The Mayor
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