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Alexandria committee backs targeted housing asks: right of first refusal, longer eviction notice and zoning-appeals changes
Summary
Subcommittee members supported housing provisions for the 2026 legislative packet including authority for right-of-first-refusal to preserve affordable units, a proposal to extend the rent-eviction grace period from five to 14 days, and a push to clarify standing in zoning appeals after a protracted two-year case.
Alexandria's legislative subcommittee identified housing as a major focus of the 2026 legislative packet, advancing specific proposals the city hopes its delegation will carry to the General Assembly.
Staff noted two carryovers: authority for a city right-of-first-refusal to preserve affordable housing (a proposal already introduced for consideration in…
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