FY 2027 Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2027

Gave an update on recent projects and discussions from the Environmental Policy Commission.

Raised concerns about personal legal cases, court system integrity, and local judges.

Presented the Alexandria FuturePort economic development proposal for the waterfront.

Criticized police department transparency regarding officer misconduct complaints.

Expressed support for the parks and recreation budget and highlighted community park improvement priorities.

Raised questions regarding the legal process and communications surrounding the waterfront park pump station project.

Advocated for continued city funding for affordable housing, transit, and bike network expansion.

Expressed concern over excessive rent increases and requested $5 million for rental assistance programs.

Called for increased investments in housing, mental health services, and protection of immigrant families.

Spoke as a student about housing stress for working-class families and urged increased investment in housing stability.

Requested $5 million in rental assistance for working-class families struggling with rising rents.

Expressed support for the budget while advocating for increased housing bonds, fee waivers, and tax tools for affordable housing.

Advocated for fully funding the 3.5% ACPS budget request to support educator compensation and collective bargaining.

Spoke as school board budget committee chair in favor of funding the 3.5% ACPS increase and collective bargaining agreement.

Asked council to support increased funding for ACPS to remain competitive in teacher recruitment and retention.

Discussed school budget comparisons and supported funding ACPS by classification.

Spoke as an ACPS educator and EAA member regarding educator compensation and collective bargaining communication.

Spoke about community engagement and waterfront economic development innovation projects.

Spoke as School Board Chair requesting the full 3.5% operating transfer increase to fund collective bargaining agreements.

Urged council to reduce sheriff's office funding due to voluntary ICE transfers and reinvest in housing stability.

Thanked the city for transit funding and advocated for sustained funding for DASH line 32 and regional routes.

Spoke as EAA president advocating for the 3.5% ACPS budget increase to support educator compensation and retention.