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3 Things Every Alexandria Resident Needs to Know for Election Day 2008
July 29th, 2008 Categories: Alexandria
Local election officials are predicting a record turnout for the November 4th Presidential Election. No matter who you support or who you will vote for, there are 3 things every Alexandria resident should do before Election Day:
1 - Check your registration to make sure it is current. Call 703.838.4050 or go online to verify that you are registered at your current address. If you need to register or update your registration you may also download a voter registration application.
2 - Check your absentee voter eligibility. If you are going to be out of town or even think a heavy work schedule might prevent you getting to the polls before they close or open, remove the risk by filing an absentee ballot. Voters who are working and commuting 11 or more hours between 6:00am and 7:00pm on Election Day can vote absentee by mail or in person at the Voter Registration Office at 132 North Royal St. in Old Town, beginning in late September. Mail applications are available online.
3 - Serve your community, be an Alexandria Precinct Election Officer. More than 500 election officers will be required at the City’s polling places this year. Election officers, who must be registered to vote, are paid $100 for a full day at the polls (5:00am to 9:00pm) and must attend a required 3 hour training.
I’ve already signed up to be an Election Officer. Don’t you want to do your part too?
Michael
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Alexandria Recognized as 2008 Amabassador City for Promoting Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
July 24th, 2008 Categories: Alexandria
Today at 1:00pm, the City of Alexandria will be formally recognized by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and The National Association of Realtors (NAR) as one of only six 2008 Ambassador Cities nationwide.
Ambassador Cities are selected on the basis of innovative, successful, and effective programs for promoting home ownership and affordable housing opportunities in the community.
The City of Alexandria’s recognition comes from its successful partnership with The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) to promote affordable homeownership for low and moderate income families.
Mayor Bill Euille, a Del Ray resident, noted “For individuals, achieving home ownership is an important step in attaining real economic self-sufficiency. These important initiatives also serve to preserve our diversity and stablize our community against the current wave of foreclosures.”
The other five 2008 Ambassador Cities are:
- Allentown, PA
- Ashville, NC
- Bowling Green, KY
- Irvine, CA
- Richmond, VA
The agents listed here can tell you more about affordable housing in each of these cities.
And what about you? Do you need information about affordable housing in Alexandria? Call me at 703.927.4554 and let’s work through this together.
Michael
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Celebrating Alexandria’s 259th Birthday on July 12 with Cake and Fireworks
July 10th, 2008 Categories: Alexandria
July 4th marked the 252nd birthday of the United States but July 12th will mark the 259th birthday of historic Alexandria, Virginia.
Oronoco Bay Park, close by the Potomac River, will be the scene of this year’s birthday bash starting at 4:00pm.
The park has lawn seating and participants are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.
Picnic suppers are welcome although no grilling is allowed. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
This historic area was inhabited by Indians in the mid 17th century and later owned by Standard Oil Company. In the 1980’s the City acquired the 4.5 acres and developed it as a popular location for walking, biking, and running.
The schedule of events looks something like this:
- 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Community Exhibitors, children’s activities
- 6:00 p.m. Performance by Vaughn Ambrose Quartet (jazz)
- 7:30 p.m. Town Crier announces Mayor William D. Euille; presentation of Park and Recreation Commission’s CIVIC Awards; poetry reading
- by Mary McElveen, Alexandria’s Poet Laureate
- 8 :00 p.m. Distribution of birthday cake by the mayor and members of the City Council
- 8:30 p.m. “Big Band” music with the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
- 9:30 p.m. Fireworks display featuring Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with cannon support by the United States Marine Corps
All events are free.
Visitors are encouraged to take the free King Street Trolley that runs from the King Street Metro Station in Old Town. Metro Buses and DASH buses will also be available with regular charges applying. The last trolley will depart lower King Street at 11:45pm for visitors who want to linger.
In the event of bad weather (rain, not heat!) the fireworks only will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 13.
So, if your fireworks got rained out on the 4th or you just like a good birthday party, join us at Oronoco Park on Saturday - it will be a grand occasion!
Michael
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