City leaders approved increasing rates for metered parking by $1.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Alexandria City Council has approved a $979 million budget for fiscal year 2027, balancing an increase in parking fees against a decision to keep Sunday parking free.
While the council avoided a real estate tax hike, the budget brings a mixed bag of news for those living and working in the historic Old Town district. Under the new plan, hourly parking rates will climb from $1.75 to $2.75. Additionally, the cost of a parking citation will jump from $40 to $55.
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