This weekend the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) will release the updated campaign finance data for our local elections. The online VPAP database will include the September 17th financial reports covering fundraising activity for July and August 2007. On the VPAP website you can get contribution profiles on all the Charlottesville City Council and Albemarle […]
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City accepting applications for Planning Commission seat
The City of Charlottesville has extended the deadline for applications for a seat on the City Planning Commission to Monday, October 1, 2007. Applications may be completed on the City’s website , or you may call Jeanne Cox, the Clerk of City Council, at 970-3113 or e-mail at coxj@charlottesville.org . Applicants must be residents of […]
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MPO discusses ways to improve pedestrian safety on US-29
Harrison Rue (right) briefs the MPO Policy Board on potential pedestrian improvements Over the past several years, many studies about pedestrian activity on US 29 have been conducted. Harrison Rue took an hour at the September 2007 meeting of the MPO Policy Board to review some of these projects, and to suggest what steps can […]
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Supervisors schedule public hearing on rural area critical slopes and family sub-division rights
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing on zoning ordinance changes related to rural area critical slopes, family sub-division rights, and stream protection measures. On September 11, 2007, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance changes for critical slopes and family sub-divisions. At yesterday’s meeting of Advocates for a […]
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September 2007 MPO Policy Board Meeting
On September 19, 2007, the Policy Board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization held their monthly meeting. Topics include a review of potential Pedestrian Safety projects on Route 29, a discussion of a new multimodal trail along Emmett Street in Charlottesville, and an update on the MPO’s long range plan. The MPO Policy Board is chaired […]
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Council defers decision on financing of HQ for Jefferson Scholars
Citing concerns about the fate of a historic house near the University of Virginia, the Charlottesville City Council has deferred approval of bond package to help the Jefferson Scholars Foundation build their new headquarters on the same property. The 94-year old structure was originally the home of a doctor who worked at the University of […]
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City to advertise lease agreement for McIntire Park YMCA
The Charlottesville City Council has voted 3-1-1 to allow the Parks and Recreation Department to advertise for possible tenants for land on the west side of McIntire Park upon which a recreational center could be built. The only organization expected to bid on the proposal is the Piedmont Family YMCA, which has been conducting a […]
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RWSA holds meeting to discuss financing of community water supply plan
On the evening of September 13, 2007, about 70 people gathered in Lane Auditorium at the Albemarle County Office Building to begin a community discussion about how to pay for the 50-year water supply plan . That plan was endorsed by both the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors in June […]
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Video of Senior Statesmen Candidates Forum Now Available
On September 12th, twelve candidates for both the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors crowded onto a dais at the Senior Center for a joint forum. About fifty people attended the event, which was sponsored by the Senior Statesmen of Virginia . Moderator Don Wells told the crowd that the Senior […]
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Crozet residents host the White Hall Supervisor candidates
(left to right) Ann Mallek (D), David Wyant (R), and David Wayland On September 13, 2007, the Crozet Community Association hosted a candidate forum for the two candidates seeking the White Hall seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. About 60 residents gathered in the Crozet Fire Station to hear David Wyant (R) and […]
