Across the U.S., small towns are struggling to staff local government.
Tag: 2025 Voter Guide
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
The Town of Louisa faced five resignations in less than a year. Now it’s trying to rebuild
During staffing shortages and months without meeting minutes, residents felt left in the dark. The town is trying to improve its communication.
Posted inNewsletter
Central Virginia’s voter turnout tells a bigger story about who showed up for this year’s election
“Republicans, I think, were not particularly enthusiastic about their candidates,” said Jennifer Lawless, professor of politics at the University of Virginia.
Posted inHow we learn
Longtime activist, first-time Charlottesville City School Board member Zyahna Bryant wants to elevate youth voices
“I believe that the community is ready for something new, and so that just makes me so excited to be on the cusp of that and to see a new wave of leadership,” Bryant told Charlottesville Tomorrow.
Posted inNewsletter
Here’s what you need to know on Election Day in Central Virginia
If you still need to hit the polls — or have friends or colleagues whom you want to help get there — here’s how.
Posted inNewsletter
Today’s the last day to register to vote!
Here are simple step-by-step instructions for how to register.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Matthew Kersey is being challenged by Ashley Michael for Louisa town mayor
Kersey was appointed mayor in July after both the elected mayor and his appointed replacement stepped down in quick succession.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Q&A with two candidates, Juandiego Wade and Jen Fleisher, running unopposed for two seats on the Charlottesville City Council
Fleisher and Wade won the Democratic primary for the Council race, beating out Councilor Brian Pinkston.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Two candidates vie for Orange County School Board’s District Four seat
Tina Whittington responded to our questionnaire, O’Brian Martin did not.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
David Harold Rogers challenging incumbent Duane Adams for Louisa County Board of Supervisors seat for Mineral District
Rogers and Adams answered questions submitted in our voter survey.
