Alyia Gaskins
@alyia4alx.com
Mayor of the City of Alexandria, VA. Public health & Urban Planning. Changemaker. Wife and Mom to Zeke, Eliana and 🐶#Alyia4ALX
Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🍁 Today, my family and I are especially grateful for this community and the kindness, resilience, and hope you show every day. Thank you for all you do to make Alexandria shine. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! 🍁 Today, my family and I are especially grateful for this community and the kindness, resilience, and hope you show every day. Thank you for all you do to make Alexandria shine. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡
Excited to announce our AMP ALX 2025 music lineup featuring incredible local bands! 🎶 Join us on December 18 for an unforgettable night of community, food, and fun. Register today at a4alx.com/ampalx25 and be part of the celebration!
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Excited to announce our AMP ALX 2025 music lineup featuring incredible local bands! 🎶 Join us on December 18 for an unforgettable night of community, food, and fun. Register today at a4alx.com/ampalx25 and be part of the celebration!
Today my executive aide and I joined @ALIVE4AlexVA to deliver turkeys to neighbors in need — a reminder of the power of community and what we can accomplish when we show up for one another.
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Today my executive aide and I joined @ALIVE4AlexVA to deliver turkeys to neighbors in need — a reminder of the power of community and what we can accomplish when we show up for one another.
Excited to announce our AMP ALX 2025 music lineup featuring incredible local bands! 🎶 Join us on December 18 for an unforgettable night of community, food, and fun. Register today at a4alx.com/ampalx25 and be part of the celebration!
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Excited to announce our AMP ALX 2025 music lineup featuring incredible local bands! 🎶 Join us on December 18 for an unforgettable night of community, food, and fun. Register today at a4alx.com/ampalx25 and be part of the celebration!
Grateful to the @MoroccanAmericanNetwork for having me as a speaker at Morocco Day 2025 with VA Secretary of Commerce Juan Segura, celebrating Morocco’s rich heritage and innovation. Honored to receive a copy of the 1786 Treaty of Friendship. Thanks to @avactions for the invite.
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Grateful to the @MoroccanAmericanNetwork for having me as a speaker at Morocco Day 2025 with VA Secretary of Commerce Juan Segura, celebrating Morocco’s rich heritage and innovation. Honored to receive a copy of the 1786 Treaty of Friendship. Thanks to @avactions for the invite.
Last night’s Christmas Tree lighting at City Hall was pure magic! ✨ Standing with our community-families bundled up, kids beaming, and Santa leading the countdown-was the perfect way to kick off the season. Grateful for everyone who came out to celebrate together. 🎄
November 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Last night’s Christmas Tree lighting at City Hall was pure magic! ✨ Standing with our community-families bundled up, kids beaming, and Santa leading the countdown-was the perfect way to kick off the season. Grateful for everyone who came out to celebrate together. 🎄
At today’s Mayoral Youth Forum, we heard from School Board member @ChrisHarrisACPS on the role of the school board and how students can make their voices heard. Students shared ideas on everything from recycling to arts and cultural studies to substance abuse to transportation.
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
At today’s Mayoral Youth Forum, we heard from School Board member @ChrisHarrisACPS on the role of the school board and how students can make their voices heard. Students shared ideas on everything from recycling to arts and cultural studies to substance abuse to transportation.
Save the date! 🎉 Join me on December 18 for AMP ALX 2025—an evening of music, food, games, and community as we kick off the holiday season together. Click here to get tickets or become a sponsor: secure.actblue.com/d...
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Save the date! 🎉 Join me on December 18 for AMP ALX 2025—an evening of music, food, games, and community as we kick off the holiday season together. Click here to get tickets or become a sponsor: secure.actblue.com/d...
Honored to join Governor-elect @SpanbergerForVA’s United for Virginia’s Future transition team alongside leaders from across the Commonwealth. Together, we’ll focus on lowering costs, strengthening our economy, and keeping Virginia families safe. Read more mailchi.mp/033885b30...
November 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Honored to join Governor-elect @SpanbergerForVA’s United for Virginia’s Future transition team alongside leaders from across the Commonwealth. Together, we’ll focus on lowering costs, strengthening our economy, and keeping Virginia families safe. Read more mailchi.mp/033885b30...
On Monday, I spoke with @amazon Housing Accelerator Fellows about the state of affordable housing in the DMV and the unique policy challenges we’re tackling together. I’m so inspired by the next generation of housing leaders and their ideas
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On Monday, I spoke with @amazon Housing Accelerator Fellows about the state of affordable housing in the DMV and the unique policy challenges we’re tackling together. I’m so inspired by the next generation of housing leaders and their ideas
Breaking ground on the new Samuel Madden Homes is a transformational step toward hundreds of new affordable homes for our community. Grateful for every partner making this possible. Learn more: www.alxnow.com/2025/... 📸: James Cullum
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Breaking ground on the new Samuel Madden Homes is a transformational step toward hundreds of new affordable homes for our community. Grateful for every partner making this possible. Learn more: www.alxnow.com/2025/... 📸: James Cullum
I stopped by @momentumcinc’s rehearsal for Annie Jr. and was blown away by the talent, energy, and joy these young performers bring to the stage! 🎭✨ The show opens this weekend—support Alexandria’s largest youth arts nonprofit and grab your tickets today givebutter.com/YzdcXp
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I stopped by @momentumcinc’s rehearsal for Annie Jr. and was blown away by the talent, energy, and joy these young performers bring to the stage! 🎭✨ The show opens this weekend—support Alexandria’s largest youth arts nonprofit and grab your tickets today givebutter.com/YzdcXp
This weekend we celebrated the restoration of Freedom House—once a center of the slave trade, now a place of remembrance and truth. In Alexandria, we preserve history not to glorify it, but to respectfully confront it. Learn more: thezebra.org/2025/11...
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This weekend we celebrated the restoration of Freedom House—once a center of the slave trade, now a place of remembrance and truth. In Alexandria, we preserve history not to glorify it, but to respectfully confront it. Learn more: thezebra.org/2025/11...
Happy 50th Anniversary to the Olde Towne School for Dogs! 🐾 For five decades, this beloved Alexandria institution has helped train more than 40,000 dogs and their owners — strengthening the special bond between pets and people in our community. ❤️
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy 50th Anniversary to the Olde Towne School for Dogs! 🐾 For five decades, this beloved Alexandria institution has helped train more than 40,000 dogs and their owners — strengthening the special bond between pets and people in our community. ❤️
.@AlexandriaRenew is leading the way in improving water quality and protecting our waterways. 💧 Grateful to the team for showing me the innovative infrastructure projects that will help keep Alexandria cleaner and more sustainable for years to come. 🌿 #AlexandriaVA
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
.@AlexandriaRenew is leading the way in improving water quality and protecting our waterways. 💧 Grateful to the team for showing me the innovative infrastructure projects that will help keep Alexandria cleaner and more sustainable for years to come. 🌿 #AlexandriaVA
Watch my latest Council Report and stay informed by subscribing for future updates: alyiaforalexandria.c.... As we saw with the election of Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger — when we engage, we win. 💙
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Watch my latest Council Report and stay informed by subscribing for future updates: alyiaforalexandria.c.... As we saw with the election of Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger — when we engage, we win. 💙
🎃 I had such a fun time celebrating Halloween with our incredible seniors at Senior Services of Alexandria. From creative costumes to contagious laughter, our seniors always remind me how much joy comes from dancing and celebrating together
November 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🎃 I had such a fun time celebrating Halloween with our incredible seniors at Senior Services of Alexandria. From creative costumes to contagious laughter, our seniors always remind me how much joy comes from dancing and celebrating together
Grateful to give the keynote at @betterDCregion Smart Growth Social 2025, celebrating the leaders and advocates shaping a more walkable, transit-friendly region. Had fun joining the Halloween theme dressed as a DASH driver alongside an ALX resident dressed as a King St bike lane!
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Grateful to give the keynote at @betterDCregion Smart Growth Social 2025, celebrating the leaders and advocates shaping a more walkable, transit-friendly region. Had fun joining the Halloween theme dressed as a DASH driver alongside an ALX resident dressed as a King St bike lane!
Last week I joined our students to celebrate National Lights On Afterschool Initiative - highlighting how high-quality afterschool programs keep kids active, learning, and thriving. Every child deserves safe, enriching spaces to grow after the bell. 💡 #LightsOnAfterschool
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last week I joined our students to celebrate National Lights On Afterschool Initiative - highlighting how high-quality afterschool programs keep kids active, learning, and thriving. Every child deserves safe, enriching spaces to grow after the bell. 💡 #LightsOnAfterschool
Excited to join leaders from across the country in Nashville for the Accelerator for America Fall Convening! Great conversations on infrastructure, housing, and workforce development - all key to building stronger, more connected communities.
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Excited to join leaders from across the country in Nashville for the Accelerator for America Fall Convening! Great conversations on infrastructure, housing, and workforce development - all key to building stronger, more connected communities.
Thrilled to be supporting @SpanbergerForVA as our next Governor - fighting to lower costs for Virginia families, grow our economy, and build the best schools in the nation. Every vote counts. Vote early and help put Alexandria and Virginia first! #VirginiaForward
October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thrilled to be supporting @SpanbergerForVA as our next Governor - fighting to lower costs for Virginia families, grow our economy, and build the best schools in the nation. Every vote counts. Vote early and help put Alexandria and Virginia first! #VirginiaForward
Thank you to @TheNVTA for hosting the 2025 State of the Region’s Transportation Network event. I was honored to join regional leaders to discuss how Bus Rapid Transit can connect people, strengthen communities, and move Northern Virginia forward.
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thank you to @TheNVTA for hosting the 2025 State of the Region’s Transportation Network event. I was honored to join regional leaders to discuss how Bus Rapid Transit can connect people, strengthen communities, and move Northern Virginia forward.
Honored to be featured in @ALXStylebook’s Street Style! From growing up with a passion for helping families like mine, to leading with purpose and heart—Alexandria inspires me every day. 💛 Read the full piece ➡️ alexandriastylebook....
October 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Honored to be featured in @ALXStylebook’s Street Style! From growing up with a passion for helping families like mine, to leading with purpose and heart—Alexandria inspires me every day. 💛 Read the full piece ➡️ alexandriastylebook....
Today I spoke at VOICE’s Homes for All Assembly about the urgency of our housing shortage. We must build homes for all incomes, ensure every level of government plays its part, and use our power to unlock housing and protect stability for everyone in Alexandria.
October 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Today I spoke at VOICE’s Homes for All Assembly about the urgency of our housing shortage. We must build homes for all incomes, ensure every level of government plays its part, and use our power to unlock housing and protect stability for everyone in Alexandria.
From cuts to SNAP and Medicaid to ICE raids and attacks on free speech—our families deserve better. We’re tired of fear, division, and neglect. It’s time to stand up, speak out, and say loud and clear: enough is enough. Watch my full remarks: youtu.be/2y0_w7vwxzg...
October 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
From cuts to SNAP and Medicaid to ICE raids and attacks on free speech—our families deserve better. We’re tired of fear, division, and neglect. It’s time to stand up, speak out, and say loud and clear: enough is enough. Watch my full remarks: youtu.be/2y0_w7vwxzg...