Briefing
Alexandria City Council approves housing subsidies, climate funding, land use actions, and sets special election
At the Feb. 10, 2026 legislative meeting, Alexandria City Council convened a closed session on public fund investments and housing policy; approved release of $200,000 to the Office of Climate Action, a $450,000 rental subsidy to Wesley Housing, designation of Potomac Yard Landbay G‑G as a Revitalization Area, support for MWCOG grant applications for roadway safety and bicycle network planning, initiated the Torpedo Factory lease process, advanced multiple Master Plan/zoning and EV‑charging ordinances on first reading, certified a council vacancy and requested a special election for April 21, 2026, and approved multiple appointments and routine administrative items.
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