Changes may be coming to closed-door planning group
A non-public body of city, county and UVA officials are considering changes to the group operates. “There a lot of…
May 2023
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Albemarle Supervisors endorse Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Last week, Albemarle County became the latest locality in the area to adopt a plan to prepare for natural disasters…
Albemarle signs on to opioid abatement grant
Localities all across Virginia have been working together on plans to use funding that comes from a major settlement from…
Municipal organization releases summary of 2023 General Assembly
One topic I make an attempt to cover but perhaps fall short is what’s happening at the General Assembly as…
Republicans nominate McGuire, Reeves for Senate races
There’s a little more specificity now for who will be on general election ballots for some legislative races in our…
Council retroactively amends COVID-era rules for government
Charlottesville City Council has adopted a revised version of the “continuity of government” ordinance to avoid potential legal trouble. “This…
Council approves fund transfers for Buford renovation, Stribling Avenue upgrade
Paying for infrastructure is a complex process that involves a lot of financial planning and budget balancing. On Monday, Charlottesville…
Early voting begins on Saturday for Democratic Primary
The Democratic Primary is on June 20 but community members who want to go ahead and vote can do so…
CAAR report: Slowest first quarter in real estate in seven years
The real estate market began 2023 with lower volumes than recent years according to the latest report from the Charlottesville…
Council agrees to use $1.375M in ARPA funds to upgrade human resources software
The American Rescue Plan Act was the second federal response to the economic calamity caused by the shutdown to slow…