Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee collaborates with City staff and elected officials in shaping the Flood Action Alexandria program to reduce the impact of future flood threats.
Alexandria City Council established the Ad Hoc Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Group by resolution on Jan. 26, 2021. On December 16, 2023, the Council approved by ordinance the creation of the permanent Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee.
Advisory Committee Responsibilities
The Advisory Committee's responsibilities include:
- Serve as liaison between City staff and the community regarding the Flood Action Alexandria Program;
- Review and provide input on relevant Program documents and produces developed by staff;
- Review recommendations for Program funding and, as appropriate, support funding requests;
- Monitor and disseminate relevant laws and regulations that may affect the Program; and
- Inform Council of Committee activities.
Members
| Name | Position |
| John Hill, Chair | Flood-Affected Civic Association Representative |
| Cheryl Leonard | Flood-Affected Civic Association Representative |
| Katherine Waynick, Vice Chair | Flood-Affected Civic Association Representative |
| Dino Drudi | Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations Representative |
| Howard "Skip" Maginniss | Business Group Representative |
| Brian Sands | Technical Representative |
| Christine Thuot | Technical Representative |
| (VACANT) | Budget & Fiscal Affairs Committee (BFAAC) Representative |
| Janette Shew | Equity Expertise Representative |
| John T. Chapman | City Council Representative |
Stormwater Fee Memoranda
Studies and Analyses
Meeting Materials
November 19, 2025
- Meeting Agenda
- Presentation
- Zoom meeting information:
- https://zoom.us/j/93135474366
- Passcode: 079954
September 17, 2025
March 19, 2025
January 15, 2025
November 20, 2024
September 18, 2024
May 16, 2024
March 14, 2024
November 8, 2023
September 20, 2023
June 7, 2023
April 20, 2023
Feb 23, 2023
Dec. 15, 2022
Oct. 20, 2022
June 29, 2022
April 19, 2022
Feb. 16, 2022
Dec. 8, 2021
Oct. 20 Budge Priorities Memo
The Ad Hoc group authored a letter supporting the FY 2023 proposed 5% Stormwater Utility Fee increase to continue the ramp-up and acceleration of capital and operating projects the Flood Action Alexandria program.
Oct. 7, 2021
Aug. 12, 2021
June 10, 2021
For More Information
Daniel E. Medina, PhD, PE
Stormwater Program Manager
City of Alexandria, Virginia
daniel.medina@alexandriava.gov
O: 703.746.4160 C: 703.254.6017
For information on the City's flood mitigation efforts, visit the Flood Action Alexandria webpage.