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.
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 [email protected] 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).
Reposted by Sarah Bagley (the one in Alexandria VA)
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.
This week, the @mountvernontrail.org made lemonade out of lemons and used the shutdown closed park at Gravelly Point to repaint an essentially missing crosswalk.
This is all volunteer funded and performed activity. In tough times, be these high-viz vest wearing volunteers!
This is all volunteer funded and performed activity. In tough times, be these high-viz vest wearing volunteers!
October 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
This week, the @mountvernontrail.org made lemonade out of lemons and used the shutdown closed park at Gravelly Point to repaint an essentially missing crosswalk.
This is all volunteer funded and performed activity. In tough times, be these high-viz vest wearing volunteers!
This is all volunteer funded and performed activity. In tough times, be these high-viz vest wearing volunteers!
Did you know a mile from the Orlando airport is a disc golf course at Airport Lakes Park? I just found out so now you know as well.
October 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Did you know a mile from the Orlando airport is a disc golf course at Airport Lakes Park? I just found out so now you know as well.
Proud to join 22 elected officials and 44 organizations and congregations at the packed house for VOICE’s Housing Forum. #homesforall
October 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Proud to join 22 elected officials and 44 organizations and congregations at the packed house for VOICE’s Housing Forum. #homesforall
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Trying to enjoy this Friends of the Library Proclamation but I can’t see anything…
Why would @oconnell.bsky.social do this?
Why would @oconnell.bsky.social do this?
October 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Trying to enjoy this Friends of the Library Proclamation but I can’t see anything…
Why would @oconnell.bsky.social do this?
Why would @oconnell.bsky.social do this?
It’s not even 9:00 AM and I’ve already gotten to enjoy some sweet new city infrastructure and early vote after a visit with the @alexdems.bsky.social
Next up - public hearing!
Next up - public hearing!
October 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It’s not even 9:00 AM and I’ve already gotten to enjoy some sweet new city infrastructure and early vote after a visit with the @alexdems.bsky.social
Next up - public hearing!
Next up - public hearing!
My city @alexandriavagov.bsky.social has an award winning sewer tunnel and a town crier to celebrate it!
October 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
My city @alexandriavagov.bsky.social has an award winning sewer tunnel and a town crier to celebrate it!
The Beautification Awards tonight were a display of what is beautiful about the people of Alexandria. Businesses, schools, and neighbors all doing big and small things to better our community and environment.
Kudos to the Commission members who make this such a meaningful award.
Kudos to the Commission members who make this such a meaningful award.
October 17, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Beautification Awards tonight were a display of what is beautiful about the people of Alexandria. Businesses, schools, and neighbors all doing big and small things to better our community and environment.
Kudos to the Commission members who make this such a meaningful award.
Kudos to the Commission members who make this such a meaningful award.
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Everyone is a pedestrian! 🚶
Did you know driving just 5 mph slower can save lives? AAA found pedestrians hit at 25 mph are half as likely to die as those hit at 30 mph. Stick to the speed limit and keep our streets safer for all. #VisitonZero #SafeStreets #NationalPedestrianSafetyMonth
Did you know driving just 5 mph slower can save lives? AAA found pedestrians hit at 25 mph are half as likely to die as those hit at 30 mph. Stick to the speed limit and keep our streets safer for all. #VisitonZero #SafeStreets #NationalPedestrianSafetyMonth
Speed Camera Safety Program
In 2020, the Commonwealth of Virginia passed a law authorizing the use of speed cameras in school zones and work zones. Alexandria is joining several communities across Virginia in implementing a speed camera program.
alexandriava.gov
October 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Everyone is a pedestrian! 🚶
Did you know driving just 5 mph slower can save lives? AAA found pedestrians hit at 25 mph are half as likely to die as those hit at 30 mph. Stick to the speed limit and keep our streets safer for all. #VisitonZero #SafeStreets #NationalPedestrianSafetyMonth
Did you know driving just 5 mph slower can save lives? AAA found pedestrians hit at 25 mph are half as likely to die as those hit at 30 mph. Stick to the speed limit and keep our streets safer for all. #VisitonZero #SafeStreets #NationalPedestrianSafetyMonth
No council meetings in August but that gave @kirkmcpike.bsky.social a chance to talk with Marion Brunken of Volunteer Alexandria. Take a listen and maybe find a new way to give back in Alexandria!
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Alexandria Council Connection
Politics Podcast · Updated Monthly · A podcast about everything going on with the City Council of Alexandria, Virginia, hosted by Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley & Councilman R. Kirk McPike.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
No council meetings in August but that gave @kirkmcpike.bsky.social a chance to talk with Marion Brunken of Volunteer Alexandria. Take a listen and maybe find a new way to give back in Alexandria!
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