Alexandria Gets New Legislative Director — “City Manager James Parajon selected Fatimah Dandashi for the role following a national search. Dandashi brings experience in local and state government, including previous work with Fairfax County and the Virginia Senate. As Legislative Director, she will oversee the City’s intergovernmental affairs, advocate for state and federal funding, and work closely with City Council and City departments to advance Alexandria’s legislative priorities.” [City of Alexandria]
Mural Behind the Birchmere — “If you park behind the Birchmere this month, you may notice a plain concrete-block wall slowly turning into something else: an old Alexandria brick warehouse, complete with a loading dock, a paneled door and a couple of carpenters hard at work.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
A Mild Winter? — “In Virginia, expect to a see milder, drier winter, with above-normal temperatures. Across the Southeast, the coldest period will occur Mid-November, early and mid-December, through early January, and late February.” [Patch]
Dominion Energy’s Plans for Virginia — “Dominion Energy plans to add more than 39 gigawatts of new power generation over the next 20 years as electricity demand surges across Virginia, according to the company’s latest filing with the State Corporation Commission.” [Virginia Mercury]
Early Voting Underway — In-person early voting is underway through Oct. 31 in Alexandria. The deadline to register to vote or update your address for this election is Friday, Oct. 23. [City of Alexandria]
New Legal Notice — Public hearing scheduled on proposed issuance of up to $34 million in revenue bonds for 79 affordable apartments. [Public Notices]
It’s Tuesday — Sunny and mild with a high near 69, with north winds around 11 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Tuesday night will be clear and cooler, with a low around 48 and a north wind around 7 mph. [NWS]
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