Charlottesville PC takes first look at draft Capital Improvement Program
There is additional funding for sidewalks in the five-year plan, reflecting actual projects that will be ready to go to construction when money is available.
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Constitutional amendment for Virginia redistricting passes House, awaits action in Senate
If approved by the Senate, a referendum would be held next spring.
Albemarle Planning Commission to hold public hearing on county’s draft Comprehensive Plan on September 30
The Comprehensive Plan is the overarching policy document for Albemarle County and has not been updated since 2015.
Nearly two years on the job, City Manager Sanders provides status report on various initiatives
The two year anniversary of Sanders becoming Charlottesville’s top official is August 1
City Council holds public hearing Charlottesville’s draft Capital Improvement Program
City Manager Sam Sanders will put release his budget for FY26 to the public in early March.
Three Constitutional amendments pass Virginia Senate including right to reproductive freedom
In Virginia, Constitutional amendments have to pass in two consecutive General Assembly sessions separated by an election
Albemarle Supervisors approve permit for mixed-use building and want school division to accept pathway to Agnor Elementary
This would be one of the first developments in the Places29 planning area to have residential constructed over commercial.
Charlottesville experienced lower revenue collections in first quarter of FY2025
Budget staff caution about reading too much into the numbers, but also note that Albemarle County and the rest of Virginia do not mirror the trend
Albemarle Supervisors discuss growth management policy at AC44 work session
The AC44 process is now in its third phase as the actual language of the update is slowly revealed to the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors, and the public.
Charlottesville City Manager Sanders announces upcoming “community interventions” including $5 million for the Salvation Army
The title of Sanders’ presentation was “Setting a New Standard and Managing Expectations” and will need approval from Council to get the funding in place