Sarah Bagley (the one in Alexandria VA)
@sarahbagley.bsky.social
Vice Mayor of Alexandria, VA. Buster’s mom, reader, bike rider, and fan of all things pickled.
Alexandria is so fun there is even a podcast about our Council meetings! 👇
We’re back! Check out the latest episode of Council Connection, in which @sarahbagley.bsky.social and I discussed not one not two but seven city Council meetings in September and October!
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September & October 2025 Recaps
Podcast Episode · Alexandria Council Connection · 11/21/2025 · 1h 13m
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November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Alexandria is so fun there is even a podcast about our Council meetings! 👇
I call this series “Calling out to and finding Tesfaye”
Celebrating the Senior Services Volunteers of the Year at Lost Boy. Man, volunteers are the best. And people who support older adults and people with disabilities - winners all!
Celebrating the Senior Services Volunteers of the Year at Lost Boy. Man, volunteers are the best. And people who support older adults and people with disabilities - winners all!
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I call this series “Calling out to and finding Tesfaye”
Celebrating the Senior Services Volunteers of the Year at Lost Boy. Man, volunteers are the best. And people who support older adults and people with disabilities - winners all!
Celebrating the Senior Services Volunteers of the Year at Lost Boy. Man, volunteers are the best. And people who support older adults and people with disabilities - winners all!
The City Clerk’s office shares some statistics from their office each month. For my numbers fans out there some October data:
236 marriage licenses
109 concealed firearm permits
59 gun locks distributed
Staffed 7 civil trials
Staffed 9 criminal trials
Recorded 1161 real estate transactions
236 marriage licenses
109 concealed firearm permits
59 gun locks distributed
Staffed 7 civil trials
Staffed 9 criminal trials
Recorded 1161 real estate transactions
November 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The City Clerk’s office shares some statistics from their office each month. For my numbers fans out there some October data:
236 marriage licenses
109 concealed firearm permits
59 gun locks distributed
Staffed 7 civil trials
Staffed 9 criminal trials
Recorded 1161 real estate transactions
236 marriage licenses
109 concealed firearm permits
59 gun locks distributed
Staffed 7 civil trials
Staffed 9 criminal trials
Recorded 1161 real estate transactions
Listening to a public part plan presentation at Waterfront Commission this morning and giggled when Diane mentioned Ewald Park. IYKYK.
November 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Listening to a public part plan presentation at Waterfront Commission this morning and giggled when Diane mentioned Ewald Park. IYKYK.
Amusingly, my partying with the MVCS PTA anoche caused me to miss my Duolingo Spanish lesson ayer.
a man wearing a furry hat and glasses is making a funny face
Alt: Bad Bunny expresses regret by grabbing his hat and head.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Amusingly, my partying with the MVCS PTA anoche caused me to miss my Duolingo Spanish lesson ayer.
Anyone else wake up at 3:30 AM and eat half a block of feta and a bag of frozen blueberries? No, just me?
November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Anyone else wake up at 3:30 AM and eat half a block of feta and a bag of frozen blueberries? No, just me?
There is a banana pepper martini and a banana old fashioned on the menu at Hanks. It should be obvious which one was mine.
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
There is a banana pepper martini and a banana old fashioned on the menu at Hanks. It should be obvious which one was mine.
On Wednesday I was honored to welcome everyone to Alexandria in support of the transformative rail projects kicking off at Alexandria’s Union Station
A fourth track, improved station conditions and access, and new bridges at King & Commonwealth. More frequent and reliable service 😁 🚊 !
A fourth track, improved station conditions and access, and new bridges at King & Commonwealth. More frequent and reliable service 😁 🚊 !
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
On Wednesday I was honored to welcome everyone to Alexandria in support of the transformative rail projects kicking off at Alexandria’s Union Station
A fourth track, improved station conditions and access, and new bridges at King & Commonwealth. More frequent and reliable service 😁 🚊 !
A fourth track, improved station conditions and access, and new bridges at King & Commonwealth. More frequent and reliable service 😁 🚊 !
The face of a woman who’s surgeon has said, “go, ride, do all the things!”
We’re back baby!
Also - shoutout to Velocity Bikes with an impromptu adjustment for me today during my first ride on my modified e-bike.
We’re back baby!
Also - shoutout to Velocity Bikes with an impromptu adjustment for me today during my first ride on my modified e-bike.
November 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The face of a woman who’s surgeon has said, “go, ride, do all the things!”
We’re back baby!
Also - shoutout to Velocity Bikes with an impromptu adjustment for me today during my first ride on my modified e-bike.
We’re back baby!
Also - shoutout to Velocity Bikes with an impromptu adjustment for me today during my first ride on my modified e-bike.
I really want to see some Fancy Pigeon gear at the train station groundbreaking Wednesday morning!
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I really want to see some Fancy Pigeon gear at the train station groundbreaking Wednesday morning!
Worth a read. And made me miss Gawker again.
My old pal Pete Coviello — one of the best writers and thinkers I've ever known — wrote the piece of the moment
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Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Worth a read. And made me miss Gawker again.
I almost responded, “I’m right on top of that Rose” to someone before realizing
millennials don’t get that reference right?
millennials don’t get that reference right?
a woman in a red shirt and green jacket is standing in front of a lamp .
Alt: Christina Applegate says “I’m right on top of that Rose” in the classic film Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I almost responded, “I’m right on top of that Rose” to someone before realizing
millennials don’t get that reference right?
millennials don’t get that reference right?
When you need to transport a basket of softballs and baseballs but can’t ride your bike just yet and ya left the car at City Hall. @dashbusva.bsky.social is always there for ya!
November 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
When you need to transport a basket of softballs and baseballs but can’t ride your bike just yet and ya left the car at City Hall. @dashbusva.bsky.social is always there for ya!
Hi Skeeters. @kirkmcpike.bsky.social and I are recording soon. Send us any questions you might like covered in the next few episodes of Council Connection!
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Interview with Marion Brunken of Volunteer Alexandria
Podcast Episode · Alexandria Council Connection · 09/29/2025 · 34m
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November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hi Skeeters. @kirkmcpike.bsky.social and I are recording soon. Send us any questions you might like covered in the next few episodes of Council Connection!
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To the skeeter with the pinned post featuring Jason Miller - thank you for your service. 10/10.
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
To the skeeter with the pinned post featuring Jason Miller - thank you for your service. 10/10.
I’m a sucker for a good transit data infographic. Thanks @novatransit.bsky.social enjoy all you transit fans!
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I’m a sucker for a good transit data infographic. Thanks @novatransit.bsky.social enjoy all you transit fans!
Guess that’s what can happen when you run a candidate in all 100 races! 😁
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Guess that’s what can happen when you run a candidate in all 100 races! 😁
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Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
November 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Every single county in Virginia shifted Blue.
You can put the girl in elected office, but you’ll never take the “canvasser in a campaign t-shirt” out of the girl.
Thank you to Leader Jeffries, @beyer.house.gov @canekforcouncil.bsky.social, @ebpforva.bsky.social and Councilman Chapman for kicking off a great canvass this morning.
Let’s win!
Thank you to Leader Jeffries, @beyer.house.gov @canekforcouncil.bsky.social, @ebpforva.bsky.social and Councilman Chapman for kicking off a great canvass this morning.
Let’s win!
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
You can put the girl in elected office, but you’ll never take the “canvasser in a campaign t-shirt” out of the girl.
Thank you to Leader Jeffries, @beyer.house.gov @canekforcouncil.bsky.social, @ebpforva.bsky.social and Councilman Chapman for kicking off a great canvass this morning.
Let’s win!
Thank you to Leader Jeffries, @beyer.house.gov @canekforcouncil.bsky.social, @ebpforva.bsky.social and Councilman Chapman for kicking off a great canvass this morning.
Let’s win!
Me gusta a mirar nuestra ciudad organizaciones hablar en español con los gentes.
(And before readers point out the multiple grammatical and vocabulary errors - this is me attempting to put my very new Spanish education to work without Google Translate).
(And before readers point out the multiple grammatical and vocabulary errors - this is me attempting to put my very new Spanish education to work without Google Translate).
A veces la vida nos presenta gastos inesperados. El Programa LEAP de AlexRenew ofrece un crédito de hasta $1,000 a cualquier persona con un saldo vencido. Registrarse es fácil— simplemente mande un mensaje a billing@alexrenew.com o llámenos al (703) 721-3500.
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Me gusta a mirar nuestra ciudad organizaciones hablar en español con los gentes.
(And before readers point out the multiple grammatical and vocabulary errors - this is me attempting to put my very new Spanish education to work without Google Translate).
(And before readers point out the multiple grammatical and vocabulary errors - this is me attempting to put my very new Spanish education to work without Google Translate).
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Tomorrow is Election Day, and we're ready to DASH you to the polls fare-free! DASH stops are within 2 blocks of most polling locations.
Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Elections
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #DASHtothepolls #Elections
Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Elections
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #DASHtothepolls #Elections
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Tomorrow is Election Day, and we're ready to DASH you to the polls fare-free! DASH stops are within 2 blocks of most polling locations.
Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Elections
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #DASHtothepolls #Elections
Learn more at www.alexandriava.gov/Elections
#DASH #DASHBus #ALXVA #DASHtothepolls #Elections
You love to see a multi-modal council member spotted in the wild! Props to @kirkmcpike.bsky.social who always mixes a stylish blazer with his bike rides.
November 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
You love to see a multi-modal council member spotted in the wild! Props to @kirkmcpike.bsky.social who always mixes a stylish blazer with his bike rides.
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And we have now progressed from data analysis to policy recommendations.
I told her that we'd calculate the cash value of her candy haul, that I'd ask her to raid her piggy bank and donate 1/3 the candy cash value to a local food bank, and that I'd add on a 5X match.
I told her that we'd calculate the cash value of her candy haul, that I'd ask her to raid her piggy bank and donate 1/3 the candy cash value to a local food bank, and that I'd add on a 5X match.
November 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
And we have now progressed from data analysis to policy recommendations.
I told her that we'd calculate the cash value of her candy haul, that I'd ask her to raid her piggy bank and donate 1/3 the candy cash value to a local food bank, and that I'd add on a 5X match.
I told her that we'd calculate the cash value of her candy haul, that I'd ask her to raid her piggy bank and donate 1/3 the candy cash value to a local food bank, and that I'd add on a 5X match.
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The City is hosting a Utility Resource Fair today from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Del Pepper Resource Center! Local utility providers will be there to speak with residents and provide practical resources that support residents in managing utility costs and accessing available assistance!
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The City is hosting a Utility Resource Fair today from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Del Pepper Resource Center! Local utility providers will be there to speak with residents and provide practical resources that support residents in managing utility costs and accessing available assistance!
Frame this triptych in the Louvre…so I can steal it.
October 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Frame this triptych in the Louvre…so I can steal it.