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On the Agenda is the podcast version of Agenda Alexandria, the premiere forum for examining issues affecting the city of Alexandria, Virginia without taking sides.

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On the Agenda is the podcast version of Agenda Alexandria, the premiere forum for examining issues affecting the city of Alexandria, Virginia without taking sides.

    Budget Shark Tank

    Budget Shark Tank

    On the latest episode of On the Agenda, we are joined by Alan Shark at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. He tells us what he looks for in a budget, including deficits, debt, reserves, credit rating, economic growth and revenue diversification. We’ll also preview the upcoming discussion about the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, which is at 7 pm on Monday, March 27 at the Lyceum.

    Special thanks to The Zebra Newspaper for sponsoring this program.

    • 23 min
    Small Businesses in Alexandria

    Small Businesses in Alexandria

    As a preview to our February 27th program, Agenda Alexandria chair Rod Kuckro sat down with the Vice Chair of the Alexandria West End Business Association (WEBA), James Lewis, to talk about the changes in the business community landscape throughout the city.

    Special thanks to The Zebra Newspaper for sponsoring this program.

    • 15 min
    Back to School: Are the Kids Alright?

    Back to School: Are the Kids Alright?

    As a preview to our September 26th program, Agenda Alexandria Board Member and former chair Ricardo Alfaro sat down with two former Alexandria City High School students, Sylvia Rahim (class of 2022) and Megan Embrey (class of 2013), to highlight the perspectives around school safety, campus security, mental health, and well being.

    Special thanks to The Zebra Newspaper for sponsoring this program.

    • 36 min
    Who controls your neighborhood's future?

    Who controls your neighborhood's future?

    As a preview to our May 23rd program, Agenda Alexandria Board Member and journalist Michael Pope sat down with Alexandria’s City Manager James Parajon, to have a conversation about the city’s master plan.

    Special thanks to ALX Community for sponsoring this program. Learn more at https://alxcommunity.com.

    • 28 min
    Surviving the Cost of Living in Alexandria

    Surviving the Cost of Living in Alexandria

    As a preview to our April 25 program, Agenda Alexandria Board Member Virginia Amos sat down with Helen McIlvaine, Alexandria, Virginia’s Director of Office of Housing, to have a conversation about the cost of living in Alexandria.

    Special thanks to ALX Community for sponsoring this program. Learn more at https://alxcommunity.com.

    • 25 min
    City of Alexandria vs. Commonwealth of Virginia

    City of Alexandria vs. Commonwealth of Virginia

    As a preview to our March 28 program, Agenda Alexandria Vice Chair Rod Kuckro sat down with CJ Jordan, former campaign manager to now Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears, to have a conversation about “City of Alexandria vs. Commonwealth of Virginia: new governing dynamics.”

    Special thanks to ALX Community for sponsoring this program. Learn more at https://alxcommunity.com.

    • 31 min

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