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Author Archives: Charlotte Rene Woods

I was Charlottesville Tomorrow’s government reporter from 2019 to 2022. Thanks for letting me be your resident nerd on how local and state governments serve us. Keep up with me @charlottewords on Twitter. If you haven’t yet, consider subscribing to Charlottesville Tomorrow’s FREE newsletter to get updates from the newsroom on the things you want to know.

A group of people with signs stand in front of a building marked "City Hall"
Posted inHealth and safety

It took five years, but the board of civilians that oversees the Charlottesville Police Department has its first case

by Charlotte Rene Woods August 9, 2022August 22, 2022

The board was formed after the violent white supremacist rallies of 2017 — and took years to gain power to investigate cases of alleged police misconduct.

A close-up image of a large shopping cart full of plastic bags containing salad mix, celery, a loaf of bread, boxes of crackers, and other items. The stack of bags is high enough to peek over the edge of the cart.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Health and safety

Charlottesville may soon impose a 5 cent tax on plastic bags

by Charlotte Rene Woods and Erin O'Hare July 19, 2022August 5, 2022

As the city considers joining Albemarle County in imposing a tax to reduce plastic bag usage, food justice advocates worry it could create more barriers to food access.

A man motions his hand toward a barren field with a few green plants poking out through dead brush.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions, Health and safety, Our neighborhoods

A proposed solar farm in Albemarle could power more than half the county’s homes

by Charlotte Rene Woods July 8, 2022August 5, 2022

“There aren’t many projects of this size of this type that are able to move forward right now,” said Susan Kruse, executive director of Community Climate Collaborative.

Posted inGovernment and public institutions

Interim City Manager to choose police chief search firm by June 30, ‘insist’ on community engagement in search for new chief

by Charlotte Rene Woods June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

“Rather than busting people’s heads, we’re looking for ways to have more community based policing,” said Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook.

People hold signs outside of a courthouse that read “support a woman’s right to choose” and “intersectional feminism.”
Posted inGovernment and public institutions

What you need to know about local organizations and laws around abortion

by Charlotte Rene Woods June 22, 2022January 20, 2023

A ruling on Roe v. Wade is expected from the Supreme Court by the end of June or early July. If it’s overturned, states will be able to restrict or allow abortion.

A woman in a suit jacket speaks in front of microphones. A man stands behind her.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions

9 Charlottesville officials and police union head named in 73-page lawsuit alleging racism in firing of police chief

by Charlotte Rene Woods June 16, 2022August 5, 2022

“They would rather conspire to oust me than dismantle or confront violent individuals in CPD and still in city government,” RaShall Brackney told the press. She’s asking for $10 million in damages.

A man with glasses and a black blazer looks off camera. He is wearing a blue face mask that reads “I will vote.” There are other people whose faces aren’t shown around him.
Posted inFrom the newsroom

We’re re-imagining what news about our democracy can do for our community

by Charlotte Rene Woods May 31, 2022August 5, 2022

For almost a decade, Charlottesville Tomorrow has been publishing voter guides. This year, we’re making one built on your questions for congressional candidates.

Photo shows a view from above of a man at a podium surrounded by people standing around tables. A sign behind the podium reads, “Bob Good.”
Posted inGovernment and public institutions

Foregoing a primary election means just 2,000 people will be responsible for selecting the 5th Congressional District GOP candidate

by Charlotte Rene Woods May 20, 2022February 23, 2023

The 2,000 Republicans who will be voting in this weekend’s convention represent about 0.2% of the nearly 785,000 people in the 5th District.

A man stands at a podium with an American flag hanging off the front.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions

Rep. Bob Good says he will continue to defend conservative values in Congress if elected to second term

by Charlotte Rene Woods May 19, 2022August 3, 2022

“I am asking for your vote again so I can continue the battle against unconstitutional government mandates, the invasion at our Southern Border, the leftist indoctrination in our education systems, and the reckless spending that is bankrupting our nation,” Good said.

A man in a button downed shirt stands in front of a brick wall.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions

Democratic Congressional candidate Josh Throneburg is creating a ‘people-powered’ campaign

by Charlotte Rene Woods May 19, 2022August 3, 2022

“I’m going to obviously stand up for the things that I believe in and the way that I think we can best serve the people of this district,” Throneburg said. “But that doesn’t mean that I’m not going to be someone who tries to bring everyone together.”

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