FYI Alexandria on the Air: Recent Episodes
FYI Alexandria on the Air features interviews with City officials and staff, news about upcoming events in Alexandria, and general information about City services.
Jean Niebauer, Director, Office on Human Rights, discusses the background and history of the Citys Human Rights Commission, and how the Office of Human Rights can help residents dealing with discrimination.
Bernie Caton, the City of Alexandria's Legislative Director, discusses legislation from the 2008 General Assembly session and talks about how those choices affect the City of Alexandria.
Hear an interview with Ron Frazier, Director of the Office of Youth Services, discuss why Alexandria is a great place for children to grow up.
Director John Catlett discusses new changes designed to improve customer relations in the Code Enforcement Department.
Rose Boyd, director of the Office of Citizen Assistance, shares tips with newcomers to the City, and discusses how Citizen Assistance can help residents learn more about the Citys programs and services, and become more involved in City government.
Alexandria Police Officer J.C. Dorsainvil discusses how the Police Department deals with graffitiand what residents can do to help.
Court Service Unit Director Lillian Brooks, and Mike Mackey, Gang Prevention and Intervention Liaison, discuss the Citys involvement in a Northern Virginia regional gang prevention initiative.
Cindy Smith-Page, Director of Real Estate Assessments, explains the City's process for determining the 2008 value of your home. Listen in to find out what factors are considered and how you can contact your appraiser for more details.
Bernie Caton, Legislative Director for the City of Alexandria, provides highlights of the upcoming General Assembly and issues that will be important to Alexandria during this session.
Anticipating the influx of guests from National Harbor this spring, the Office of Historic Alexandria is gearing up to be sure that visitors have easy and affordable access to Alexandrias fascinating history. Hear Historic Alexandria Director Lance Mallamo talk about new and exciting initiatives designed to bring history to life on the streets of the City.
The opening of the National Harbor Development in Maryland brings some exciting changes in the City. Kathleen Beeton, Neighborhood Planning and Community Development Division Chief for the Citys Planning and Zoning Department, and member of the National Harbor Collaborative Work Group, explains the work of the Collaborative and the planning strategies behind the new attractions and improvements coming to Old Town and the Potomac River waterfront.
Doug McCobb, Deputy Director of Operations for Transportation Environmental Services, describes the City's plan for snow and ice removal, and what residents can do to meet winter's challenges.
Mike Mackey, Alexandria's Gang Prevention Coordinator, discusses the City's mentoring programs for youth and how adult volunteers can become involved as mentors.