Kirk and Sarah speak with Marion Brunken, the executive director of Volunteer Alexandria.

If you'd like to get involved with non-profits in Alexandria, or support the efforts of Volunteer Alexandria, visit:

https://www.volunteeralexandria.org/

Kirk and Sarah discuss the four meetings in the last month (three in June and one in July), covering the ARHA Alate purchase, Robinson Terminal North, City Council subcommittee work, and the redevelopment at The View. They also chat about science fiction and interview Karl Moritz, the former Director of Planning & Zoning in Alexandria.

Sarah and Kirk discuss the May Council meetings, which covered the gas-powered leaf blowers, code changes related to ADUs & churches, lights at Episcopal High School, the new George Mason Elementary School, and the Torpedo Factory. They also answer audience questions and interview Roberto Gomez of Cornerstone Craftsman about his work to help Alexandria's young people.

It was a busy month for the City Council in April 2025, and Kirk and Sarah are here with the details about the City budget, the ICPRB ordinance revisions, and more. Plus, an interview with Alexandria's Sheriff Sean Casey.

Sarah and Kirk discuss the March Council meetings, which covered the City budget, Beauregard and the AlexWest SAP, and how Federa policy will impact Alexandria, and interview City Manager Jim Parajon.

Kirk and Sarah discuss the three Council meetings in February. Topics include short term rental regulations, the City's upcoming economic summit, and the City Manager's proposed FY 2026 budget.

Alexandria Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley and Councilman Kirk McPike introduce their new monthly podcast.