Author: Ali Sullivan • Charlottesville Tomorrow

Ali Sullivan

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Ali Sullivan is a rising third-year student at the University of Virginia pursuing a B.A. in Media Studies and Government.

07.12.19 Land Use + Planning 3 MIN READ

Awaiting consultants to complete updated Comprehensive Plan, City planning commissioners hesitate to take a ‘piecemeal’ approach

Without an expected completion date for the updated Comprehensive Plan, the planners’ discussion broadened to encompass the commission’s struggle to balance responsiveness to residents with comprehensive, long-range planning. More

Ali Sullivan

@AliSullivan9
06.27.19 Land Use + Planning 2 MIN READ

Albemarle Planning Commission approves expansion of Point Church’s Pantops plans

The Albemarle County Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved an expansion of ongoing construction on Hansen Road. The Point Church purchased the parcel — located directly behind Rivanna Ridge shopping Center — in... More

Ali Sullivan

@AliSullivan9
06.21.19 Government + Politics 6 MIN READ

Council mulls removal of Jefferson holiday

The fate of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday as a city holiday is set to be decided next month. After two hours of public input and dialogue, the City Council on Monday decided to hold two separate votes... More

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Ali Sullivan and Norah Mulinda
06.21.19 Government + Politics

*F*A*S*H*I*O*N*, Jefferson's birthday, and GOP redistricting challenge

This week on WTJU’s Soundboard, Billy, Ali, Norah, and Elliott discuss race and legacy in Charlottesville and Albemarle. Billy describes public support of former county superintendent Paul H. Cale, who has been accused of opposing integration, at a... More

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Ali Sullivan, Billy Jean Louis, Elliott Robinson, and Norah Mulinda
06.17.19 2019 Election Coverage

Primary results and mentoring in education

On this session of WTJU’s Soundboard, Charlotte, Emily, and Ali talk with WTJU intern Matt Villiott about the results of local primary elections and Albemarle County’s most recent commitments to redeveloping downtown Crozet and the Southwood Mobile... More

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Ali Sullivan, Charlotte Rene Woods, and Emily Hays
06.15.19 Land Use + Planning 3 MIN READ

Work on U.S. 250 Bypass commuter trail set to begin Monday

Construction is set to begin Monday on a new section of the U.S. 250 Bypass bicycle and pedestrian shared-use path. Once completed, the new portion of the trail will connect Hydraulic Road to Meadowbrook Heights Road, and... More

Ali Sullivan

@AliSullivan9
06.12.19 2019 Election Coverage 7 MIN READ

Candidates reflect on primary campaigns

A crowd of over 50 gathered on the patio of Champion Brewing shortly after the primary election polls closed Tuesday. The skies were still blue, and results had yet to pour in for Virginia’s 57th District. The blue district,... More

Written by:

Ali Sullivan, Charlotte Rene Woods, and Norah Mulinda

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Ali Sullivan

Awaiting consultants to complete updated Comprehensive Plan, City planning commissioners hesitate to take a ‘piecemeal’ approach

Albemarle Planning Commission approves expansion of Point Church’s Pantops plans

Council mulls removal of Jefferson holiday

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*F*A*S*H*I*O*N*, Jefferson's birthday, and GOP redistricting challenge

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Primary results and mentoring in education

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Work on U.S. 250 Bypass commuter trail set to begin Monday

Candidates reflect on primary campaigns

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FASHION, Jefferson's birthday, and GOP redistricting challenge