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Agenda:Alexandria

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Agenda:Alexandria
Focused on the importance of civil discourse in a free society and also at the interpersonal level. Addressed the years-long decline in respectful debate in the political realm (but not the specific contentious issues themselves), the role of media and social media, and how we might find common ground and best respond as individuals and organizations to exhibit model behavior. Panelists: Kate Woodsome – Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist (formerly at the Washington Post), Resilience Strategist, and publisher of Invisible Threads JoAnn Koob, J.D. – Director, Liberty & Law Center, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University Lt. Victor Ignacio, Field Operation Section, Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Carter Flemming, Community Volunteer and Activist, 2017 Alexandria Living Legend

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Is Civil Discourse a Dying Art? - October 27, 2025

Agenda:Alexandria 24 views Mon Nov 24th, 2025

Agenda:Alexandria, the city’s only organization dedicated to examining local issues from a variety of viewpoints, held its first program of the new 2025-2026 Season on Tuesday, September 30: “Behind the Budget Curtain: How Politics Shape Our Schools.” The panel, moderated by Rod Kuckro, discussed impacts of politics in school budgeting. Panelists were: ● Dominic Turner – Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) ● Catie Brownback - Former President, Alexandria City Council Parent Teacher Association (PTA) ● Mark Eaton - Former ACPS Teacher & School Board Member Attendees gained insights into the school system’s year-round budget cycle, the funding formulae for various Federal programs, the relationship between the elected School Board and City Council, the advocacy role of the PTA, the 2023 recommendations from the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) report on Virginia K-12 funding formula, and a variety of other related topics.

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Behind the Budget Curtain – How Politics Shapes Our Schools - September 30, 2025

Agenda:Alexandria 14 views Mon Nov 24th, 2025

Description: Focused on the importance of civil discourse in a free society and also at the interpersonal level. Addressed the years-long decline in respectful debate in the political realm (but not the specific contentious issues themselves), the role of media and social media, and how we might find common ground and best respond as individuals and organizations to exhibit model behavior. Panelists: Kate Woodsome – Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist (formerly at the Washington Post), Resilience Strategist, and publisher of Invisible Threads JoAnn Koob, J.D. – Director, Liberty & Law Center, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University Lt. Victor Ignacio, Field Operation Section, Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Carter Flemming, Community Volunteer and Activist, 2017 Alexandria Living Legend

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Is Civil Discourse a Dying Art?

Agenda:Alexandria 44 views Mon Nov 3rd, 2025

From ranked-choice voting to liquor at the polls, the history of voting in Alexandria is democracy in action, or sometimes inaction. Agenda Alexandria will examine the past, present, and future of how we vote and why with an all-star panel of experts. Led by moderator Michael Pope, we’ll examine the history of the Common Council and the Board of Alderman. We’ll take a look at some of the most significant elections in Virginia and voting trends. And we’ll even explain how ranked-choice voting would split a single transferable vote six ways in the City Council election.

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Elections in Alexandria - May 19 2025

Agenda:Alexandria 21 views Tue Sep 2nd, 2025

In this special Agenda:Alexandria video event, Police Chief Tarrick McGuire and Fire Chief Felipe Hernandez Jr. discussed a wide range of timeless public safety topics with by A:A's Michael Pope on April 18, 2025.

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Public Safety: An Interview with the Chiefs - April 2025

Agenda:Alexandria 15 views Tue Sep 2nd, 2025

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Alexandria Complete Streets

Agenda:Alexandria 72 views Tue Mar 25th, 2025

Who will be able to choose Alexandria for their home or business? Will Alexandria thrive or struggle as it reaches 300 years old? Agenda Alexandria will explore all sides of these questions with three (or 4?) experts – each with a unique perspective on development choices and their effect on a livable Alexandria. They will offer attendees a glimpse of Alexandria in the future.

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Foreseeing the Alexandria of the Future

Agenda:Alexandria 66 views Tue Oct 29th, 2024

Join Advance Arlington, Agenda Alexandria, George Mason University's Schar School for Policy and Government and the Office of Community and Local Government Relations for this special event with two distinguished elected officials as they prepare to step away from public office: Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey and Alexandria City Mayor Justin Wilson.

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Are Local Governments In Sync with Constituents?

Agenda:Alexandria 100 views Sun Oct 13th, 2024

Is ACPS, with multiple new elementary and secondary school buildings, now overbuilt? Have students fully recovered from learning loss associated with the pandemic? How is ACPS serving its exceptionally diverse student population? How will the end of pandemic-related federal funding affect ACPS? How is ACPS addressing employee retention and development in an era of teacher shortages and intense talent competition from nearby school systems? What is it like to attend Alexandria City High School now that its new Minnie Howard Campus is open? A diverse and qualified panel will address these and other topics when Agenda: Alexandria kicks off its 2024-2025 season on Monday, September 23 at 7:00 pm at the Lyceum with a program on the Alexandria City Public Schools.

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How Are the Kids Doing and How Many Are Coming?

Agenda:Alexandria 74 views Tue Sep 24th, 2024

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