Former Des Moines civil rights director hired as Charlottesville’s next Chief Prosperity Officer
Barr also won an Emmy in 2020 for a documentary called Breaking Bread, Building Bridges
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Profiles released for community well-being in Albemarle and Charlottesville
The reports stem from an initiative created by former UVA President Jim Ryan
Albemarle Supervisors and Charlottesville City Council recognize Black History Month with proclamations
The two proclamations come at a time when the U.S. Department of Defense has declared military agencies will no longer recognize “identity months”
PVCC and Equity Center have published latest snapshot of family economics in region
The report documents current demographics and notes that while some progress has been made, there’s more work to be done.
July 12 marks anniversary of the lynching of John Henry James
Albemarle Supervisors issued a proclamation in June to mark the somber occasion.
Deputy City Manager Marshall briefs Council on approach to social equity goals
Ashley Marshall, the Deputy City Manager for Social Equity, gave the presentation at the June 17, 2024 meeting of City Council.
Albemarle Supervisors commemorate Juneteenth with proclamation
Last week, Albemarle Supervisors marked Juneteenth and invited a descendant of the namesake of Simpson Park to say a few words.
Council reallocates another $90K in federal funds to BEACON kitchen
The nonprofit underestimated the connection needed for water and sewer that would be generated by the commercial kitchen.
Sanders responds to Council questions about Vibrant Community Funds process
A summary of some of what was said at the March 14, 2024 Charlottesville City Council budget work session.
Social and health metrics program garners Charlottesville a National League of Cities Award
The CityHealth Dashboard contains many data sets with information that is being used to justify how city funds are spent