Join the City of Alexandria for the FY27 Budget Process

Page updated on February 23, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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The City of Alexandria invites residents to participate in several key events this week as the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget process begins. 

Tuesday, February 24  

FY27 Proposed Budget Presentation to City Council 

  • City Manager James Parajon will present the City of Alexandria’s FY27 Proposed Budget to City Council at 7 p.m. during the City Council Legislative Meeting at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.).
  • The meeting is open to the public and will also be available to watch online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets. 

Wednesday, February 25 

Work Session #1: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) & Revenues 

  • City Council will hold the first FY27 budget work session focused on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and revenues. Work sessions provide an opportunity for Council to review and discuss details of the proposed budget.
  • The public is invited to listen to the session either in person or online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets. Public comments are not received during work sessions, but can always be made online. 

Thursday, February 26 

Community FY27 Budget Presentation 

  • The City Manager will host a public presentation on the FY27 Proposed Budget from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.).
  • This session will provide an overview of the proposed budget and an opportunity for residents to learn more about the City’s priorities and investments. The presentation will also be streamed online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets. 

 

Get Involved with the FY27 Budget 

Each year, the City develops an annual budget outlining how we allocate resources to serve residents and strengthen our community, including education, public safety, housing, transportation, and other essential programs. 

You can be part of shaping the FY27 budget by:  

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