Monthly Archives: February 2023

Two Republicans in running so far for South District seat in Nelson County

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There are now two Republicans seeking the nomination for the South District seat on the Nelson County Board of Supervisors. 

Philip Purvis of Shipman has filed a statement of organization for the seat, which is currently held by Democrat Robert Barton. He joins James C. Bibb, a fellow Republican who turned in his electronic paperwork on January 12.

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Charlottesville City Council explains decision to whittle replacement member applicants to six

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The four remaining members of Charlottesville City Council have privately selected a shortlist of six people who will move forward to a public hearing Monday to be selected as a replacement for former Councilor Sena Magill.  

They are: 

  • Alex Bryant, former executive director of the Ix Park and former executive director of the Tom Tom Foundation (application)
  • Former City Councilor Kathy Galvin (application) 
  • Current School Board member Lisa Larson-Torres (application)
  • Twenty-eight year Charlottesville resident Natalie Oschrin (application)
  • Former School Board member Leah Puryear (application)
  • Former City Councilor Kristin Szakos. (application)
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