Save the Date: City of Alexandria Begins Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning

In just one week, City Manager James Parajon will present the City of Alexandria's Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Proposed Budget to City Council. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, February 24, at 7 p.m. at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.) during the City Council Legislative Meeting. The public is invited to attend in person or watch online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.

The City Manager will also host a presentation of the FY27 Budget to the community on Thursday, February 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.). This presentation will also be streamed online.

When and Where to Make Your Voice Heard on the FY27 Budget

Each year, the City of Alexandria develops a budget that outlines how we invest in services like infrastructure, education, public safety, housing, and transportation.

You can be part of shaping the FY27 budget by attending public hearings, listening to work sessions, submitting questions, or exploring the budget process on our online engagement portal.

Your input helps City leaders make informed decisions about Alexandria's priorities and investments for the year ahead.

FY27 Budget Public Hearings and Work Sessions Calendar

• February 25 - Work Session #1 - CIP & Revenues
• March 4 - Work Session #2 ACPS Operating & Capital Budgets
• March 9 - City Council Budget Public Hearing
• March 11 - Work Session #3 Safe, Secure, & Just
• March 14 - City Council Budget Public Hearing
• March 16 - Work Session # 4 Livable, Green, & Prospering
• March 18 - Work Session # 5 Healthy, Thriving, & Equitable
• March 25 - Work Session #6 Accountable & Effective Government
• April 18 - FY27 Add/Delete Public Hearing
• April 21 - FY27 Budget Work Session #7 Preliminary Add/Delete
• April 27 - Work Session #8 -Final Add/Delete (if needed)
• April 29 - FY27 Budget Adoption/Tax Rate Adoption
• July 1, 2026 - Fiscal Year 2027 starts