Alexandria, Virginia Government Information Sources
Comprehensive guide for news outlets covering local government and business activities
Business Filings & Corporate Changes
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Virginia State Corporation Commission
Business Entity Search
All corporate registrations, dissolutions, and status changes |
New incorporations, business dissolutions, registered agent changes, annual report filings | Daily | High – New businesses, closures, corporate changes |
| Alexandria Business License Division | New business licenses, renewals, business personal property filings | Weekly | Medium – Local business activity, expansion |
| Alexandria Circuit Court Clerk | Business litigation, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, fictitious name dissolutions | Daily | High – Business disputes, financial troubles |
Health Department Inspections & Violations
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Alexandria Health Department Inspections
Restaurant Inspection Database
Searchable database of all food establishment inspections |
Restaurant violations, health code infractions, follow-up inspections, closure orders | Weekly | High – Public health, safety violations |
| Food Safety Program | New permits, plan reviews, complaints, enforcement actions | Daily | Medium – New establishments, compliance issues |
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Environmental Health Services
Environmental Health Division
Pools, hotels, air quality, vector control |
Pool violations, hotel inspections, pest control issues, air quality complaints | Monthly | Medium – Public health, environmental issues |
Development & Property Records
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| APEX Permitting System | Building permits, construction projects, permit valuations, contractor information | Daily | High – Major development, investment activity |
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Planning Commission
Planning Commission Meetings
1st Tuesday monthly at 7:00 PM |
Development applications, zoning changes, special use permits, subdivision approvals | Monthly | High – Major developments, zoning controversies |
| Department of Planning & Zoning | Development Site Plans (DSP), Development Special Use Permits (DSUP), site plan approvals | Weekly | High – Commercial development, housing projects |
Municipal Government & Policy
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City Council Meetings
Dockets, Agendas & Webcasts
Live and archived meeting access |
Ordinances, resolutions, budget discussions, public contracts, policy debates | Bi-weekly | High – Policy changes, budget decisions, controversies |
| City Clerk’s Office | Meeting minutes, ordinance adoption, board appointments, official city records | Daily | Medium – Official actions, appointments |
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Board & Commission Meetings
Public Meeting Calendar
Various boards and commissions |
Board of Zoning Appeals, Architectural Review, various advisory committees | Monthly | Medium – Specialized decisions, community issues |