Spanberger takes office as Virginia’s 75th governor
Spanberger invoked previous governors during her inauguration speech including Douglas Wilder on his 95th birthday
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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
Sanders welcomes new staff to Charlottesville
Charlottesville’s City Manager announced a reorganization of his administration in late September
Council names two to Charlottesville Planning Commission
Josh Carp and Ross Harness were appointed in time to participate in the January 12 meeting
Albemarle Supervisors appoint Puckett as new fire chief
The new chief has been deputy chief for operations since 2012
New UVA president sends welcome message while one faculty group urges rejection
Beardsley was appointed on December 19 despite requests from many that the presidential search be paused until the new governor takes office
Albemarle Supervisors make appointments to Commissions
There’s one new face on the Planning Commission and three returning members, plus one remaining vacancy
Nelson County hires new Social Services Director
The former director resigned last year after concerns grew about a lack of enforcement
Charlottesville City Council says goodbye to Councilor Pinkston
Pinkston placed third in the Democratic primary for two seats in June 2025
Council elects Wade as Mayor through 2027; Oschrin to be Vice Mayor
The selection was made at the beginning of the January 5, 2026 meeting