Alexandria City Council

The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms.
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As the governing body of the City of Alexandria, City Council determines the needs to be addressed and the degree of service to be provided by the administrative branch of the City government. 

The Mayor is elected on a separate ballot from the other members of Council every three years, at the same election.  The Mayor presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government. The Mayor does not have the power to veto Council action. Council members traditionally choose the person receiving the most votes in the election to serve as Vice Mayor. In the absence or disability of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor performs the mayoral duties.  Any in-term vacancy is filled by a special election unless the vacancy occurs within six months of the end of the term, at which time a judicial appointment is made. More About City Government...

To reach the Mayor and Members of City Council, call 703.746.4500, or send a group e-mail to the Mayor and Members of City Council. To email a Member or Aide individually, use the links within each bio below. Biographical information presented here is provided by City Council staff.

City Council Members

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Mayor Justin Wilson

With a commitment to ensuring every child’s opportunity at success, protecting Alexandria’s long-term fiscal health and investing in the infrastructure that improves our quality of life, Justin Wilson was elected Mayor of the City of Alexandria in November of 2018 and re-elected in November 2021.
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Vice Mayor Amy Jackson

Amy B. Jackson was first elected to City Council on November 6, 2018, and is currently serving her second three-year term from 2022 to 2025. As a member of City Council, Jackson serves on a variety of local and regional boards: The City Manager’s Quality of Life Committee, City Corps Council, INOVA Alexandria Hospital Task Force, Eisenhower Partnership Board of Directors, Combined Sewer Outfall Project Review Team Workgroup, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Chesapeake Bay Policy Committee, Potomac Watershed Roundtable, Gang Prevention Community Task Force, and the Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission.
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Councilman Canek Aguirre

Canek Aguirre was first elected on November 6, 2018, and is serving his second three-year term on City Council from 2022 to 2025. He is the first Latino elected to City Council. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Canek is the son of Mexican immigrants who instilled in him the importance of hard work, education, and giving back to the community. He is committed to increasing housing opportunities throughout the city, investing in our public schools and infrastructure, eliminating health inequities to improve health outcomes, and ensuring the voices and concerns of all residents are at the table during the decision-making process.
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Councilmember Sarah Bagley

Sarah Bagley was elected on November 8, 2021, to serve a three-year term on the Alexandria City Council from 2022 to 2025. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Sarah has been actively involved with local voter engagement and activism work since relocating to Alexandria. Sarah leads a non-profit that provides supportive services to residents living in affordable housing communities around the country.
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Councilman John Chapman

John Taylor Chapman was first elected to City Council in November 2012. As a fourth-term member of the City Council, he has previously served on the following local and regional boards: the Local Emergency Planning Committee; Eisenhower Partnership Board of Directors; Eco-City Alexandria Environmental Action Plan Steering Committee; Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy; Gang Prevention Task Force; and the Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission.
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Councilwoman Alyia Gaskins

Alyia Gaskins, a tenacious fighter for families, communities, and health equity, was elected to City Council in 2021 and is serving her first three-year term. She is dedicated to building a healthier, more prosperous Alexandria for all.
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Councilman R. Kirk McPike

R. Kirk McPike was elected to City Council in November 2021. Prior to his election to Council, Kirk spent many years serving on Alexandria Boards and Commissions, with a focus on affordable housing and budget issues.

City Council 2022 Priorities

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Alexandria City Council adopted six priorities that have been used to provide a cohesive framework for budget and policy decisions for the next fiscal year. These priorities were developed based upon City Council discussion at the Council Retreat, held on January 29, 2022, and follow-up discussions at Council meetings over the last two months.

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City Council Meetings

The Alexandria City Council welcomes public input on matters of concern to the community. To speak at a meeting of City Council, go to the docket for that meeting. If the meeting will include an opportunity for public comment, it will be noted near the top of the docket. All those wishing to speak at a meeting, must register in advance.

City Council Calendar

View a list of upcoming City Council meetings, work sessions and scheduled events.

DOCKETS & WEBCASTS

Review upcoming and archived meeting dockets, agendas, and minutes; watch live and archived meeting webcasts; and check the calendar schedules for City Council meetings and work sessions.

SPEAK AT A MEETING

  • Complete a speaker's form online at least one day ahead or at the meeting before speaking
  • Call the City Clerk's Office at 703.746.4550

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Statements of Economic Interests

Pursuant to §2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia, incumbent members of City Council file a Statement of Economic Interests with the City Clerk.  The filing is due annually on or before January 15.  

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Campaign Finance Disclosures

View the campaign finance reports for candidates for Alexandria City Council.

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City Council Assignments

Appointment of City Council Members to Boards and Commissions.

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Closed Meeting Information