Value of property in Alexandria tops $1.6 billion, according to assessor s report
That’s an increase of 5% from 2019’s value of $1.58 billion. The value includes new construction that took place in 2019, including 44 new single-family homes and 279 remodeling permits that provided more than $25.33 million in value Written By: Al Edenloff | 10:25 pm, Apr. 12, 2021
The estimated market value of all property in the city totaled more $1.66 billion in 2020, according to an annual report from City Assessor Reed Heidelberger.
That’s an increase of 5% from 2019’s value of $1.58 billion. The value includes new construction that took place in 2019, including 44 new single-family homes and 279 remodeling permits that provided more than $25.33 million in value.
A year after downtown Alexandria fire, businesses bounce back
No, Raapers restaurant is not moving into the old Tennessee Roadhouse spot, but it and other businesses have plans to keep going a year after fire destroyed their downtown locations 6:03 am, Feb. 24, 2021 ×
On Feb. 25, 2020, onlookers watched as fire departments battled the blaze that destroyed six Alexandria businesses and displaced about 20 residents. (Echo Press file photo)
If they can drive a different route other than through downtown Alexandria, Andy and Cammie Rassat said they do.
It is hard for the Rassats to drive on Broadway and see the empty lot where their business – Raapers Eatery and Ale – stood for more than 25 years.
Alexandria extends emergency declaration
Council member Todd Jensen voted against the extension. He said that approving the measure sends the wrong message to local businesses that are struggling to survive. Written By: Al Edenloff | ×
Alexandria City Hall
For the ninth time since the pandemic began, the city extended its declaration of a local emergency because of the COVID-19.
The city first ratified Mayor Sara Carlson’s declaration on March 18 and extended it monthly for nine months. This latest action extends it through Jan. 31, 2021.
Council member Todd Jensen voted against the extension. He said that approving the measure sends the wrong message to local businesses that are struggling to survive.