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Category: Government and public institutions

Our coverage prioritizes how our community can engage with government, nonprofits and public institutions that we entrust (and often pay) to lead us. We don’t just report what they say, we investigate what they do.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions

Voter Guide: Q&A with the only candidate for Albemarle County Clerk of Circuit Court

A "T" on a purple circle by Charlottesville Tomorrow September 14, 2023September 18, 2023

Incumbent Jon R. Zug is running uncontested for an 8-year term.

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Posted inHow we learn

City Schools is working to take over its bus system from Charlottesville Area Transit as the driver shortage persists

by Tamica Jean-Charles September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

The move would give the district more freedom to make changes to entice drivers, and give them school district benefits.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions

After dodging questions for more than a year, Midway Manor owners confirms affordability and that renovations are starting

by Erin O'Hare August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

The owners promised renovations would begin more than a year ago. They didn’t, and then the company stopped answering questions. 

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions

Charlottesville shares updated draft zoning ordinance. It’s 400 pages long.

by Erin O'Hare August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Community members can comment on it during a Sept. 14 Planning Commission meeting.

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Posted inOur neighborhoods

Planning Commission recommends Cherry Avenue development to City Council

by Erin O'Hare August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

In the coming months, Council will hold a public hearing and vote

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Posted inOur neighborhoods

After six years of work, Charlottesville’s proposed new zoning ordinance is about to be reviewed by the Planning Commission

by Erin O'Hare August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

This is the final step before the controversial new ordinance, which massively increases allowable housing density, goes before City Council.

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Posted inOur neighborhoods

A proposal for a grocery store and an apartment building on Cherry Avenue is back before the Planning Commission

by Erin O'Hare August 8, 2023August 15, 2023

Any community members who have opinions about this development are invited to make comments at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

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Posted inOur neighborhoods

Dairy Market neighbors mobilize to have their say in the development of more large, mixed-use buildings that most of them can’t afford to live in

by Angilee Shah and Jessie Higgins August 2, 2023August 9, 2023

The 10th & Page Neighborhood Association is hosting a meeting Thursday that anyone (except press) can attend.

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Posted inGovernment and public institutions

Renaming History: A conversation about the names we give our institutions

A "T" on a purple circle by Charlottesville Tomorrow August 1, 2023August 22, 2023

Charlottesville Tomorrow is pleased to partner with the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society for a critical conversation about how we understand our local history and future.

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Posted inOur neighborhoods

Dairy Market developer said he is pausing plans for Phase 3 after hearing community outrage

by Jessie Higgins July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

“I’m hearing concerns about what we’re proposing,” developer Chris Henry said. “But what are you looking for?”

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