For Immediate Release: January 18, 2023

The City of Alexandria is happy to announce several new staff members who will be a crucial part of supporting all those who live, work, and visit the City. 

Yon Lambert - Deputy City Manager 

Yon Lambert became a Deputy City Manager for the City of Alexandria following the resignation of Laura Triggs from the position. Mr. Lambert will be responsible for public safety agencies, Emergency and Customer Communications, Code Administration, and General Services. 

Mr. Lambert joined the City in 2006. Since 2014, Yon has been the Director of the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES), overseeing 255 staff and an annual operating budget of $94 million.  

Tarrence Moorer - Interim Transportation & Environmental Services Director 

Tarrence Moorer will serve as the Interim Director of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES). Moorer is the department’s current Assistant Director of Internal Services, leading the day-to-day operations of T&ES’ communications, human resources, fleet, facility management, information technology, finance, and budget functions. 

Mr. Moorer joined the City in 2014 as a temporary consultant, responsible for administrative and fiscal support to the T&ES Infrastructure and Right-of-Way team. He was later hired and promoted to several positions including the Division Chief of Strategic Management and Principal Planner. 

Ryan Freed- Climate Action Officer 

Ryan Freed comes to the City from the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), where he held the position of Senior Director for Policy and Regulatory Strategy for seven years. There, he led the Institute’s government-focused work related to equitable climate solutions, including commitments to bring community members more fully into government policymaking efforts.  

Previously, Mr. Freed served as the Director of the Kansas Corporation Commission Energy Division. He has worked with dozens of local governments throughout the country and coordinated directly with philanthropic organizations on raising funds for projects, community organizations, and more. He holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas and earned his bachelor's degree from Washburn University. 

Easton McDonald - Alexandria Police Department Assistant Chief 

The Alexandria Police Department’s new Assistant Chief, Easton McDonald, will be responsible for direct command over all patrol operations and administrative issues within the Field Operations Bureau. Mr. McDonald comes to the City from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, where he has served since 2001. He has also served as a School Resource Officer, Community Police Officer, Academy Instructor, Patrol Sergeant, Youth Services 2nd Lieutenant, Office of Emergency Management 1st Lieutenant, and Captain. 

Mr. McDonald is a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). He holds a master’s degree from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Ramapo College of New Jersey.

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This release is available at alexandriava.gov/go/4237.