April 2022 Alexandria Hub Updates

City Climate priorities gain traction in the City FY23 Budget discussions, continued advocacy needed

Thanks to FACS Alexandria hub members and other advocates, climate is a front and center issue in the budget discussions (see this AlxNow article). In March, hub members testified at the City budget hearing and met with City Council members. Our efforts are paying off, but continued advocacy is needed as Council negotiates the budget over the month of April to adopt in early May.

Send a comment to all Council members and the Mayor via the City’s Alex 311 system

At link, on left column “Get Help With”, scroll down and click on “City Government, Libraries & Courts”
On right column, scroll down and click on “Contact Mayor, Vice Mayor, and/or City Council”
Click “Request” button and select “All members”, “Budget Request”, and “Yes” for pertaining to upcoming Council meeting
Write your comment in “Additional Information”, telling Council members why prioritizing strong and equitable climate action in the City budget is important to you as a person of faith

Local Earth Month Events

Every Saturday in April and more! City of Alexandria Earth Day events
April 5, noon SolarizeAlexandria virtual info session – adding solar power to your home is easier and more affordable than ever, thanks to this program that reduces the cost and complexity of going solar with a one-stop shop for education and installation
April 9, 11am Climate Conscious Gardening Alex. Barrett Branch Library outdoor workshop
April 13, 7pm Lessons in Resilience from Trees, Alex. library virtual event
April 22, 6pm “Trashy: A Zero Waste Film” advance screening event with film director at Torpedo Factory
April 23, various Earth Day region events and climate rallies throughout the DC region, stay tuned for more info
April 29, 9:30am Welcome to the Climate Resilience Hub, Alex. library virtual event

No April Hub Meeting

The FACS ALX hub will not have a monthly meeting in April. Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 10 at 7pm.

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