How much do you know about Alexandria?

You probably have an idea of the population, or who the mayor is or when city council meetings are held.

But what about details of city departments or other city-related trivia? This kind of knowledge could amaze your family and friends. Well, that may be a stretch, but if you look a little deeper into Alexandria's 2026 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy that are a few facts, figures and insights that may surprise you:

The police department includes 25 licensed police officers, seven non-licensed, one part-time and two seasonal employees. They responded to 16,166 calls for service in 2024.

The fire department has a full-time chief and 29 volunteer firefighters. They responded to 247 calls for service in 2024 — a 10.9% increase over 2023.

The city has a

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