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June Krupicka Council News

Friday, June 13, 2008

Rob's June Council Newsletter. In this issue: Enhancing Pre-K in Alexandria, Safe Routes to School, Working Towards Metro at Potomac Yard, Alexandria's Face Book Page, Community Health Assessment, The Re-Birth of a Book Store, Election Reform Debate, A Successful Soccer Team

May 2008 Krupicka Council News

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

My May 2008 Council Newsletter is complete. In it, I review the recently completed budget, a number of education and environmental initiatives as well as other Alexandria events. -- Rob

Krupicka Council News

Friday, March 21, 2008

The budget came out last month. High inflation and a slow down in the economy means that we have a number of issues to review. I will write more about this below; we are looking at a number of significant service cuts and other challenges. Fortunately, we started streamlining and belt-tightening a few years ago. We have audited a number of city departments to find savings and to make sure programs are being run efficiently. We also have new budget procedures that give the community greater insight into our spending. In this issue: 1) A Top 50 Green City And Eco-City Update 2) Budget 3) Credit Cards and Online Enrollment Begins 4) Arlandria Neighborhood Health Services Celebrates 10 Years 5) Freedman's Cemetery Design Competition is Open 6) Jackson 20: Great New Restaurant And read on to learn how Rob met his wife Lisa...

Pedestrian Safety Bill Moving...but not there yet

Monday, February 18, 2008

Two years ago we won on in the State Senate and failed by a small number of votes in the House of Delegates to update VA's pedestrian laws so cars had to stop for pedestrians in cross-walks. This year we are even closer, but are not there yet.

Draft City Budget Released

Monday, February 18, 2008

The City Budget is out. Revenues are slower than predicted and there are millions of cuts for the Council to review.

Metro Stations for Potomac Yard and Eisenhower Valley

Monday, February 18, 2008

Councilman Wilson and I have proposed new metro stations be a part of our transportation plans for Potomac Yard and Eisenhower Valley.

Eco City Alexandria

Monday, January 21, 2008

Alexandria is Going Green!