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Notes: Agenda: Alexandria welcomes new board, bids farewell to Executive Director

By ALXnow.com

Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Friday, June 20, the 171st day of 2025. There are 194 days left in the year. Summer begins today.

☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 87 degrees. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 68 degrees. Calm wind.

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The 2025-2026 Board of Directors: Top row
(le: to right): Steve Davidson (Chair), Jackie
Bridges, Beth Seltzer (Treasurer), Connie Hart,
Amy Jackson, Mary Wadland. BoMom row
(le: to right): Jennifer Rohrbach (Secretary),
Dan Brendel, Linda App (Vice-Chair), Rod
Kuckro. Not pictured: Ginny Franco. (via Agenda: Alexandria)

Agenda: Alexandria welcomed its new Board of Directors and said goodbye to its longtime executive director at its annual planning retreat on June 14.

Steve Davidson takes the helm as the incoming chair. He emphasized the importance of having a space for civil discourse, especially in today’s politically charged climate. The organization, which was established in 1998,  aims to foster informed, fact-based discussions on topics that matter to the community.

The new board brings fresh perspectives with former Vice Mayor Amy Jackson, Zebra Publisher Mary Wadland, and Washington Business Journal Staff Reporter Dan Brendel joining the ranks. Linda App steps into the role of vice chair, with Beth Seltzer as treasurer and Jennifer Rohrbach as secretary. Jackie Bridges, Ginny Franco, Connie Hart, and former Chair Rod Kuckro continue their service on the board.

During the retreat, the board mapped out the upcoming season, deciding to kick off the September program with a topic relevant to high school students and parents.

The organization also took a moment to thank outgoing Executive Director Pat Miller for her dedication. Miller is moving on to focus on other nonprofit projects.

Davidson sees potential for growth, believing there is enough interest from citizens and local businesses to expand their support base and increase program participation.

The next Agenda: Alexandria program is set for September. For those interested in becoming members, information is available at https://www.agendaalexandria.org/give/.

What else you need to know

🗓️ On this day in 1863, Alexandria became the capital of “the Restored Government of Virginia” during the Civil War! This was a Union-recognized government of Virginia, and it was here that a new constitution was issued in 1864 recognizing the abolition of slavery and the creation of West Virginia. The capital remained in Alexandria until the end of the war in 1865, when it moved back to Richmond. Read More

💡 More than 2,300 Dominion Energy customers in Alexandria are without power this morning following a severe thunderstorm that brought heavy rain and high winds on Thursday.

🏳️‍🌈 The West End will be celebrating Pride this evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Aslin Beer Company. “This FREE event welcomes everyone—come join us for fun activities for all ages, great music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. Let’s come together and be part of an inclusive, vibrant West End,” the West End Business Association shares on Facebook.

👣 Alexandria’s Waterfront Commission is gearing up for its yearly walking tour of the Old Town North waterfront on Saturday. This two-hour public event will showcase recent developments and ongoing projects along the Potomac River.

👉 The Del Ray Citizens Association (DRCA) is hosting a Historic Preservation Workshop on Saturday at the Mt. Vernon Community School auditorium. This workshop aims to educate the community and explore ways to protect the Town of Potomac Historic District. There is also talk of possibly creating a new, larger district that would encompass the rest of Del Ray.

🕺 Alexandria is set to burst with activity this weekend, offering a vibrant mix of Pride celebrations, Juneteenth commemorations, and a plethora of summer events for all ages. Weekend Roundup

📈 Friday’s most read

The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for June 19, 2025.

  1. More than 8,800 Dominion Energy customers currently without power in Alexandria
  2. School Board Chair says Alexandria needs to figure out if single-principal model for Alexandria City High School is working
  3. Poll: The best bagel shop in Alexandria
  4. Development of Robinson Terminal North, the last open area on the waterfront, gets green light
  5. Suspect out on bond after allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting women at Alexandria Metro stations

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