Canek Aguirre
@canekforcouncil
Alexandria City Councilman. Community Advocate. Progressive Leader. Coalition Builder. 🌐 canekforcouncil.com
Congratulations to Congressman Don Beyer, our Democratic nominee for #VA8!
Tonight is National Night Out! Come meet your neighbors and connect with the first responders serving our community: alexandriava.gov/NNO #AlexandriaVA #NationalNightOut
¡Las urnas están abiertas! Acabo de votar por el congresista Don Beyer y espero que usted va también. Que se escuche su voz: voyavotar.com/VA
Polls are open! I just voted for Congressman Don Beyer and hope you will too. Go make your voice heard: iwillvote.com/VA
Each year Alexandria's Summer Youth Employment Program creates opportunities for our youth to gain exposure to new experiences & real life job skills. A huge thanks to the City staff & community partners that make this program possible, and congrats to all the teens who participated! #AlexandriaVA
The 30th Annual Friendship Firehouse Festival is happening today in Old Town! Stop by the 100 block of South Alfred Street from 9am to 2pm. www.alexandriava.gov/museums/the-... #AlexandriaVA #OldTown
Excited for the AEDP & MOVE Chamber Business Readiness Program kick off! If you've been thinking of starting a restaurant or getting into the culinary industry this program might be for you. #AlexandriaVA #EconomicDevelopment #SmallBiz
📣 The 2026 Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference will take place August 11-13. This free annual event is open to rising 9th-12th graders residing in the City of Alexandria. Interested youth must register by August 7: www.research.net/r/YouthLC2026 #AlexandriaVA #YouthLeadership
Happy Birthday, Alexandria! Cheers to the big 277! 🎉 #AlexandriaVA #America250
Join us as we celebrate Alexandria's 277th birthday and commemorate America's 250th with live music, cupcakes, and fireworks! See you tonight at Oronoco Bay Park! 🥳 alexandriava.gov/Birthday #AlexandriaVA #America250
Back at the Ruby Tucker Center to close out Alexandria's 2026 Community Cookout series. Always enjoy connecting with residents across the city each year. Thanks to all the City staff and vendors for making each cookout a success. #AlexandriaVA #Community
A tough loss. Congratulations México on an amazing World Cup run. 🇲🇽😢💪🏽
Taqueria picoso is the unofficial spot to watch the knockout rounds in Alexandria, can't beat this atmosphere! Come watch México take on England Sunday night! 🇲🇽⚽️🏟 #AlexandriaVA #WestEnd #WorldCup
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇲 Today we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As we reflect on the past 250 years, we must continue to fight together for a more perfect union. #AlexandriaVA #America250 #IndependenceDay
The extreme heat will continue throughout the July 4 weekend. Stay hydrated, stay cool indoors, and check on your neighbors and friends as heat index values could reach 113. Read my latest newsletter for tips to beat the heat this weekend: mailchi.mp/canekforcoun... #AlexandriaVA #HeatSafety
I had a wonderful time celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the NMAAHC. Over the past decade, I've had the opportunity to explore this incredible museum w/family & friends learning more about our shared history with each visit. Congrats on 10 years, NMAAHC! #NMAAHC10 #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
Join us today for Alexandria's 9th Annual Pride Fair! ⏰ 2pm - 6pm 📍John Carlyle Square Park alexandriava.gov/LGBTQ #AlexandriaVA #Pride
Congratulations to all the APD team members who were promoted today! We know you'll make Alexandria proud. #AlexandriaVA #PublicSafety
Excited to welcome Pak Soii Izakaya to the Ave! Thank you to the Del Ray Business Association for putting together today's ribbon cutting, I wish I could have stayed for a bite of that bluefin tuna! #AlexandriaVA #DelRay
Wonderful to attend the investiture of Judge Mary Catherine Gibbs, the newest member of the Alexandria bench. Congratulations, Judge Gibbs!
Enjoyed being back at James Madison University to share my journey with high school students from across Virginia. Thank you VALHEN for the invite!
Celebrating Juneteenth at Charles Houston Recreation Center! #AlexandriaVA #Juneteenth
Welcome to Alexandria, Croatian National Team! So much excitement and Alexandria community spirit at yesterday's training session at Episcopal High. #AlexandriaVA #WorldCup
Had a blast at William Ramsay Elementary Career Day last week sharing what it's like to be a councilmember and my journey to Alexandria. There are a world of possibilities when you are young (and young at heart), dream big Roadrunners! #AlexandriaVA #ACPS