Press Releases
Monday, May 1, 2023 - 7:00 pm
Mayor Roy and Chief Gremillion discuss the April 30, 2023 incident, as well as safety during Alex River Fete.
Friday, Apr 28, 2023 - 4:06 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 28, 2023) — Beginning the week of January 23, 2023, charges billed to customers returned to normal rules for payment and delinquency. RESTOR balances continued to carry forward; however, RESTOR balances did not accrue penalties or delinquencies, subject to the RESTOR assistance and payment plans for qualified customers. Charges billed on or after January 23, 2023, are subject to the normal rules for payment, penalties, delinquencies, and eventual disconnection for non-payment. Customers are reminded of the importance of paying their post-RESTOR charges on time and in...
Friday, Apr 28, 2023 - 10:55 am
Alexandria, La. (April 6, 2023) —Alexandria Utility System (“AUS”) Water Department crews successfully repaired and returned to service the 16” water main along Applewhite St. about 12:30 AM this morning. The areas bounded by Broadway Ave., Applewhite St., and Bogan St. remain under a boil advisory at this time.Due to increased water production to compensate for water lost to the leak, AUS crews began flushing main lines at daylight this morning to eliminate discolored water. Customers who are still experiencing discolored water are requested to report their complaints via the AlexConnects...
Thursday, Apr 27, 2023 - 8:39 am
Alexandria, La. (April 6, 2023) — At approximately 1:30 PM this afternoon, Alexandria Utility System (“AUS”) Water Department crews responded to calls concerning an apparent water leak on Applewhite St. near its intersection with 9th St. Upon arrival crews determined the 16” water main along Applewhite St. was leaking heavily causing localized street flooding. Crews are in the process of isolating the area of the leak and excavating the line in order to make repairs; repairs are expected to last well into the evening and night tonight. Currently customers along Applewhite St. between 7th...
Monday, Mar 27, 2023 - 9:24 am
Alexandria, La. (March 24, 2023) — The City of Alexandria (“City”) announced the next steps for Project RESTOR on January 24, 2023. Beginning the week of January 23, 2023, charges billed to customers returned to normal rules for payment and delinquency. RESTOR balances continued to carry forward not accruing penalties or delinquencies subject to the RESTOR assistance and payment plans for qualified customers. Charges billed on or after January 23, 2023 are subject to the normal rules, for payment, penalties, delinquencies, and eventual disconnection for non-payment. Customers are reminded...
Thursday, Mar 23, 2023 - 2:30 pm
The City of Alexandria Informs Citizens about Leadership, SafeALEX, and Continuing InterventionsMarch 23, 2023Alexandria, Louisiana — In the past several years here at home, epidemic violence and the breakdown of our families across America are at our front door. We see explosive domestic violence and unpredictable, reckless youth crime. We need you; we need community-driven public safety. Read the Plan.1. Solve Rates and Crime. Our investigative teams solve violent crime. We are sending out our public safety teams in new ways, addressing issues fast and with new vigor and commitment. We are...
Monday, Mar 20, 2023 - 1:36 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 20, 2023) — The City of Alexandria (“City”) announced the next steps for Project RESTOR on January 24, 2023. Beginning the week of January 23, 2023, charges billed to customers returned to normal rules for payment and delinquency. RESTOR balances continued to carry forward not accruing penalties or delinquencies subject to the RESTOR assistance and payment plans for qualified customers. Charges billed on or after January 23, 2023 are subject to the normal rules, for payment, penalties, delinquencies, and eventual disconnection for non-payment. Customers are reminded...
Monday, Mar 20, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 20, 2023) — The City of Alexandria (“City”) announced the next steps for Project RESTOR on January 24, 2023. Beginning the week of January 23, 2023, charges billed to customers returned to normal rules for payment and delinquency. RESTOR balances continued to carry forward not accruing penalties or delinquencies subject to the RESTOR assistance and payment plans for qualified customers. Charges billed on or after January 23, 2023 are subject to the normal rules, for payment, penalties, delinquencies, and eventual disconnection for non-payment. Customers are reminded...
Thursday, Mar 16, 2023 - 3:00 pm
The City of Alexandria’s Community Development Department will accept applications for the Housing Rehabilitation Program starting Monday, March 27, 2023 through Thursday, April 6, 2023. Funding is provided through the CDBG federal grant.To apply for the Housing Rehabilitation Program, homeowners may apply in person at the Bolton Community Center: 315 Bolton Avenue from 9:00am-1:00pm or online at www.mygovernmentonline.org beginning Monday, March 27, 2023. Applicants will be given further instructions on how to complete their application once the initial inquiry has been received. Qualified...
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023 - 6:00 pm
The City of Alexandria Reports to Citizens about Where We Stand on 100-Day Goals for Basic Services and OpportunityAlexandria, Louisiana —“Public safety is a basic service; it is a fundamental civil right,” Mayor Jacques Roy has stated with
regard to how Alexandria must see the community. “Well run basic services, cost-effective dependable utilities, and real
commitments to infrastructure are the key elements of a City’s success,” continued Mayor Roy. “In a short time, 100 days,
we have restored electricity security to our ratepayers, cleaned out a massive amount of drainage...