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Uncontested Appointments for Boards, Commissions, and Committees: a) Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee - 3-year term 1 representative of the City’s small business community, including retail, restaurant, or hospitality sectors b) Building Code Board of Appeals - 5-year term 1 citizen member c) Commission on Employment - 2-year term 1 citizen member d) Economic Opportunities Commission - 2-year term 3 Category II - representatives of residents living with low income and/or from historically marginalized communities in the City certified by the Commission e) Historic Alexandria Resources Commission - 2-year term 1 community group representative f) Human Rights Commission - 3-year term 1 Economic Opportunities Commission representative g) Local Emergency Planning Committee - 2-year term 1 representative of broadcast and print media h) Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee 1 member of the Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations 3 members nominated by civic associations in flood affected areas 1 member that is a representative of a business group 2 members that are residents with engineering, environmental, financial or related experience that are not a member of any firm involved with or in pursuit of work proposed or being conducted by the City 1 member with interest or expertise in diversity, race, and social equity and inclusive issues

Alexandria, VA February 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026

The City Council is considering uncontested appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees. These appointments cover a range of critical city functions, including housing affordability, building codes, employment, economic opportunities, historic preservation, human rights, emergency planning, and stormwater/flood mitigation.

Key Appointments Include:

  • Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee: Molly Lynn Bivens appointed to represent the small business community.
  • Building Code Board of Appeals: Austin Bradford Burrow reappointed as a citizen member.
  • Commission on Employment: Mackenzie Betrone-Harpst appointed as a citizen member.
  • Economic Opportunities Commission: Cabell Berlin, John Russell Houston, V, and Gerardo Arturo Martinez appointed as representatives of low-income and/or historically marginalized communities.
  • Historic Alexandria Resources Commission: Edwin S. Jayne, Jr. appointed as a community group representative.
  • Human Rights Commission: David Parker appointed as the Economic Opportunities Commission representative.
  • Local Emergency Planning Committee: Ryan Matthew Belmore appointed as the broadcast and print media representative.
  • Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee: Several incumbents and new members are appointed to represent civic associations, business groups, and residents with relevant technical expertise, including Dino Drudi, John Hill, Cheryl Leonard, Katherine Waynick, Howard P. Maginniss, Brian Sands, Christine Thuot, and Janette Shew.