Currently holds the office of Alexandria City Council until December 31, 2024.
Candidate for Alexandria City Mayor in 2024 Virginia Primary Election.
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Get StartedSupport the performing arts. Learn more
Support an arts and culture fund. Learn more
Promote public art initiatives. Learn more
Promote and preserve Alexandria's local history. Learn more
Focus on new cultural tourism strategies. Learn more
Continue to encourage creative hubs. Learn more
Amy believes that a vibrant arts and culture scene can have on our community’s identity, economy, and quality of life. She will work to preserve Alexandria's historic assets. Learn more
Alexandria has always prided itself on being a safe and welcoming community, but there is more we can do to make our city safer for residents; therefore, Amy will be a mayor who works with law enforcement, first responders, and community leaders to improve public safety. Learn more
Ensure a balanced community police review board. Learn more
Invest in tools to combat human trafficking and gang prevention initiatives. Learn more
Address mental health awareness and initiatives. Learn more
Promote efforts to reduce domestic violence and sexual assault. Learn more
Establish incubators and co-working spaces that offer affordable office space. Learn more
Upgrade local procurement policies. Learn more
Create more youth jobs programs. Learn more
Amy believes that Alexandria needs to support local businesses and welcome new small businesses to the city. Our local businesses are booming, but she understands that we need to diversify our economic drivers. That’s why we need to attract entrepreneurs who will create good-paying jobs that can support a family. Learn more
Provide incentives that encourage new businesses to locate to Alexandria. Learn more
Grow access to capital by working with local banks. Learn more
Provide support for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Learn more
Increase co-working options for remote workers. Learn more
Streamline permitting and licensing. Learn more
Create public-private partnerships. Learn more
Amy comes from a working class family who struggled to get by living in the West End of Alexandria. She will be a mayor who puts working families first and focuses on creating good-paying jobs for local residents. Learn more
Support workforce development programs. Learn more
Support Pre-K programs. Learn more
Prioritize school infrastructure. Learn more
Our schools have always been the pride of Alexandria, but our schools need more resources to accommodate the increase in student enrollment. That’s why we must fully fund our schools and plan for the future to give our students the best shot at success. As a product of Alexandria City Schools, a mother of two kids in Alexandria schools, and a career educator in Northern Virginia public schools, Amy knows what it takes to prepare our students for bright futures. Learn more
Raise the pay for teachers. Learn more
Provide the resources to meet our children's educational needs. Learn more
Stop overcrowding. Learn more
Support green businesses and technologies. Learn more
Prioritize our environment and the protection of natural resources, including the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. Learn more
Electrify the city fleet. Learn more
Invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Learn more
Stop floods with infrastructure upgrades. Learn more
Upgrade stormwater management and water conservation. Learn more
Amy knows that we must protect our environment in Alexandria because the future of our city depends on it. We’ve committed to combat climate change at the local level in recent years, but we are still dealing with flooding and air quality. We need a plan to protect our environment, lower our carbon footprint, and ensure the health of our residents. Learn more
Utilize programs in the Inflation Reduction Act to help lower our carbon footprint. Learn more
Enhance our parks and trails. Learn more
Push for affordable housing initiatives so people who work here can live here. Learn more
Encourage safe bike lanes. Learn more
Invest in road maintenance. Learn more
Make Alexandria more walkable. Learn more
Upgrade water, sewer, and stormwater systems. Learn more
Invest in pedestrian and biking infrastructure. Learn more
Reduce gridlock. Learn more
Upgrade our traffic management center. Learn more
Increase pedestrian safety. Learn more
As a parent who runs her kids across town for after school activities, Amy knows how frustrating it can be to sit in traffic. During Amy’s time on the city council Alexandria has seen some improvements in mass transit, but Alexandrians still battle traffic and it’s impacting our quality of life; it’s why we need a mayor focused on smart transportation solutions. Learn more
Prioritize a city-wide infrastructure assessment. Learn more
Promote alternative transportation. Learn more
Encourage increased community input in infrastructure planning. Learn more
Implement green infrastructure. Learn more
Our infrastructure across the city needs an upgrade. Amy understands that world-class infrastructure improvements are vital to attracting business and making life better for city residents. Learn more
Expand access to affordable childcare. Learn more
Enhance worker protections. Learn more
Expand collective bargaining. Learn more
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