To the Editor:
I’ve lived in Alexandria for 20 years, and there has been wonderful progress during this time. Now with the Waterfront Plan starting to be implemented, removing the eye sores of empty warehouses and run down buildings, the various positive ratings the city has gotten lately as a safe city, top for women’s entrepreneurs, rising SOL scores for our schools, and with the TSA moving to Liberty Center, National Science Foundation moving in soon, why would anyone want to change the direction of our city?
And all of this on top of Carlisle, PTO, and what appears to be finally a breakthrough on Landmark Mall. Our city leaders have guided us through choices and we have benefitted with the best of all development. On top of this, our city leaders have invested in needed infrastructure, led us through the recession and sequester while not only keeping our bond rating but seeing it raised.
In my opinion the vice mayor and the Republican candidates with their message of change must mean the city should go backwards. I certainly hope that Mayor Euille chooses to run a write-in: we need his continued leadership. I will certainly proudly vote for the incumbent candidates running for council, and for Mayor Euille if he chooses to run.
Regina Chapman
Alexandria