Alexandria
April 2022 Alexandria Updates
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… Read more »
Alexandria
March 2022 Alexandria Updates
March 2022 Alexandria Hub Updates Attend the March 1, 7pm, City Climate Plan Public Meeting (online) 7:00pm, Tuesday, March 1, is the second public workshop meeting for the City’s Energy and Climate Change Action Plan. This meeting will focus on climate resilience and provides an opportunity for your input on issues like protecting the most vulnerable residents… Read more »
Alexandria
February 2022 Alexandria Updates
February 2022 Alexandria Hub Updates City Budget Advocacy In January, the Alexandria Hub sent a letter to the Mayor, City Council and Manager on the need for specific climate and energy equity programs in the FY23 budget. Hub members will be meeting with City Council members and following the budget process this month and next…. Read more »
Alexandria
January 2022 Alexandria Updates
January 2022 Alexandria Hub Updates City Budget Advocacy This winter the Alexandria hub is advocating for increased support in the City budget for valuable climate programs. These priorities include: Restoring funding to the Energy and Climate Change Action Plan Increasing City support for low/moderate-income home weatherization and energy efficiency programs Marketing and outreach to local… Read more »