Alyia Gaskins

@alyia4alx.bsky.social

Mayor of the City of Alexandria, VA. Public health & Urban Planning. Changemaker. Wife and Mom to Zeke, Eliana and 🐶#Alyia4ALX

Yesterday, Eliana and I spoke to the Port City Chapter of the National Charity League, which works to build leadership and philanthropy in our city! Last year, their chapter logged 2650 philanthropy hours.

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Today, our community gathered to remember, reflect, and commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks. We reaffirmed our commitment to never for forget the victims, survivors, and first responders. 🇺🇸

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Just wrapped up our 2026 bond rating agency presentations. We provided a detailed overview of our amazing city, the policies that govern our financial management, our budget and CIP, and so much more!

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Happy Labor Day! My family and I were proud to join the Annual Alexandria Democratic Committee picnic and stand in solidarity with our labor leaders. We won’t stop fighting until ALL workers are valued and ALL people respected!

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From celebrating art’s and culture 🎨 at Crilley Offices in Old Town to the dedication of the new Kerry J. Donley Athletic Field Complex to taking the kids to the first field hockey game 🏑, the family and I had a great Tuesday!

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Grateful to all who came to our second meeting of the Black Health Convening! Powerful discussion on history, mental health, & youth! Tonight’s event was at Good Spirit Cafe ☕️ on Eisenhower which is also participating in Art in Every Space! Go meet the amazing owner Kahana!

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Last night, I spoke with over 150 residents from Watergate & surrounding communities on the proposed data center and substation on Edsall Rd and why Council is asking Fairfax County Planning Commission to deny this project. Data centers do not belong this close to neighborhoods.

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I hope all everyone had a great 1st day! Zeke and Ellie (she’s not even in school yet 🤪) were so excited! I got to spend the morning at ACHS listening to our talented marching band and attending a lesson on AP biology! It’s going to be a great year!

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I hope all everyone had a great 1st day! Zeke and Ellie (she’s not even in school yet 🤪) were so excited! I got to spend the morning at ACHS listening to our talented marching band and attending a lesson on AP biology! It’s going to be a great year!

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We have such amazing young leaders in our community. Yesterday, I started the day at our annual Youth Leadership Conference, which focuses on helping young people make a difference in the city.

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🏆 Champions on and off the field! 🏉✨ Last night, we celebrated the unforgettable moments that defined our week of rugby and Sister Cities exchange. Here’s to the champions who gave it everything and inspired us all!

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At Arbroath Abbey, we were welcomed by Angus Provost Craig Fotheringham, members of The Friends of Arbroath Abbey, Brian Cargill of Arbroath Town Board and Councillors Brenda Durno and Lois Speed. We learned how Declaration of Arbroath inspired the Declaration of Independence.

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At yesterday’s civic reception, Alexandrians were welcomed by Depute Lord Provost Nadia El-Nakla of Dundee, Scotland, the Dundee Twinning Association and US Console General from Edinburgh, Kathryn Porter. A great way to kick off a week of culture and sports.

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