Charlottesville Planning Commission briefed on tax abatement, student housing review
The hope is that tax abatement can be an incentive to encourage developers to build affordable units
January 2026
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Virginia Humanities receives $300,000 for local programs
The funding will cover local programs in the next fiscal year
Albemarle Supervisors begin 2026 with a transportation update
Several projects are under construction and several others will start this year
Charlottesville area preparing for heavy winter storm as Spanberger declares emergency
Information about the upcoming storm
Spanberger appoints ten new members of UVA Board of Visitors after five others resign at her request
There is also the possibility of legislative reform for how members are appointed to the governing bodies of Virginia’s public colleges and universities.
Albemarle promotes Smith to Parks and Recreation Director
The new parks and recreation director has been with Albemarle County since 1993
Albemarle and Charlottesville accepting applications for use of housing funds
Details on two opportunities for developers of affordable housing to seek funds
Special election on redistricting highly likely this spring on new Congressional maps in Virginia
The General Assembly has now twice approved a Constitutional amendment to allow voters to decide if there should be a one-time redraw of the maps by the legislature
Spanberger takes office as Virginia’s 75th governor
Spanberger invoked previous governors during her inauguration speech including Douglas Wilder on his 95th birthday
Charlottesville City Councilors appoint themselves to Board and Commissions
Members of City Council serve on a variety of different bodies in the course of their official duties