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Fort Ward Group Chairman Resigns

Tom Fulton conducted research on the park, wrote parts of management plan.

Tom Fulton, the chairman of Alexandria’s Fort Ward Historic Park & Museum Advisory Group has resigned.

Fulton, a longtime historian, political activist and park user, has been the chair of the group since the city manager established the advisory body in June 2009 in response to community concerns, illegal park uses and development proposals.

During his time with the group, he conducted research on the park, participated in the Fort Ward History Work Group and wrote major sections of the park’s management plan, which was completed in January 2011.

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The advisory group has been working to protect graves, manage stormwater runoff and recreation use, enhance the visitor experience and promote historic and cultural resources. The remaining members of the advisory group will elect a new chairperson.

In his resignation letter to Mayor Bill Euille, Fulton wrote, “I believe you are to be commended for your continued support of citizen involvement in the affairs of the city. As residents of Alexandria, we are all strengthened by continuing to have citizens involved in all aspects of city life. I believe these Boards and Commissions are vital to the health of our city and to the promise of Democracy in general. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.”

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