The Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission will hold its next regular meeting on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at AlexRenew, located at 1800 Limerick Street, according to a March 10 announcement. The meeting will also be accessible via Zoom, with the link available on the City Calendar.
The commission is set to discuss its agenda for the month, which will be posted on the EPC website. Public comments are scheduled to be received at the beginning of the meeting.
The Environmental Policy Commission consists of thirteen members who advise and make recommendations to the City Council, Planning Commission, and City Manager regarding conservation and environmental protection issues such as climate change, air pollution, land use, and water quality.
Alexandria operates under a council-manager form of government in which the City Council selects a manager responsible for city operations according to the official website. The city provides services to residents, businesses, and visitors within its defined boundaries as an independent city according to the official website.
In addition to environmental initiatives, Alexandria incorporates racial and social equity into its policies and decisions in order to foster fair outcomes for all community members per the official website. The city also maintains museums and historic sites that interpret local social and cultural history per the official website, including facilities like the Alexandria Black History Museum that document African American heritage as noted on the official website.
For those interested in archaeological research or preservation efforts in Alexandria, partnerships are facilitated by the Alexandria Archaeological Commission working with agencies, institutions, and residents according to the official website.
Individuals needing reasonable disability accommodation for attending or participating in this meeting are encouraged to contact melissa.atwood@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4136 Virginia Relay 711.
