Market Square at City Hall
The City of Alexandria has made some changes to its budget for the 202 fiscal year. The budget changes will affect schools, transportation, recycling and taxes. Public Schools in Alexandria will get an increase in operating funds from $7.8 million to $231.7 million which is an increase of 3.5%. The fees for trash and recycling will increase from $373 to $411 which is an increase of 10.2%. This increase in fees is as a result of higher contractor costs and a new recycling standards by China. DASH bus fares will possibly see an increase to $2 from a quarter with the monthly pass increasing from $45 to $50.
The budget changes will also include an increase in lighting along King Street, an expansion of childhood services and nutrition services for low income residents at farmers' markets. The affordable housing programs will also be getting $6 million this year which is an increase of $1 million from last year. There will be improvements in the city's facilities and to energy efficiency and air quality features to city vehicles. Real Estate Tax will remain unchanged while vehicle property tax will increase to $5.33 per $100 of assessed value.
Jodi has been trained in Data Entry, Operations Management and Administrative tasks. She also holds a Bachelors Degree in Banking and Finance with a hope of pursuing a Masters in Banking and Finance. She is a senior writer for Nesbitt Realty and an expert on Alexandria Virginia. Outside of work, Jodi enjoys spending time with her son and her family.
