A self-proclaimed “country boy” has launched his campaign to represent the Scottsville Magisterial District on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. “I think there have been many issues left unattended far too long in the Scottsville District, and I want folks there to know I hear [them] loud and clear,” said Earl Smith at his […]
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Albemarle rezoning fees likely to be much lower
The amount of money developers pay in exchange for a rezoning is likely to decrease significantly after a committee concludes a review of Albemarle County’s cash proffer policy later this summer. The amount developers pay per new home could return once again to levels previously thought inadequate to cover the costs of community infrastructure. “The […]
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Albemarle Supervisors to vote on growth area expansion in September
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has approved an expedited review process to determine if land southwest of the U.S. 29-Interstate 64 interchange should be added to the county’s designated growth area. “This issue is before you because of the county’s stated goal of expanding job opportunities and capital investment,” County Executive Tom Foley said. […]
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Supervisors adopt Comprehensive Plan after four years of study
After four years of review, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors has adopted a new Comprehensive Plan, a document that establishes guidelines for major policy decisions in the county. “I’m glad to see that we’re coming to the end,” said Elaine Echols, a principal planner with the county. Work on this Comprehensive Plan review began in […]
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Supervisors may delay action on growth area expansion
When the Albemarle Board of Supervisors holds a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan this week, it also will consider a proposal to expand the county’s designated growth area to include an 82-acre property near the interchange of Interstate 64 and U.S. 29. “Based on legal advice, because we have posted notice of our intention […]
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Committee to explore Albemarle’s long-term funding needs
The number of people who live in Albemarle continues to grow, and county officials are looking for new ways to help pay for the increased services that come with a growing population. “For the last year, we’ve talked about a funding gap between revenues and expenditures,” County Executive Tom Foley said. In January, the Weldon […]
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Lloyd announces for Rivanna supervisor seat in Albemarle
A retired engineer has been fielded as the Republican candidate for the Rivanna District seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Richard Lloyd, 64, cited his business experience as a reason why voters should choose him in November. “I’ve created new jobs, met payroll and learned a lot of valuable lessons,” Lloyd said at […]
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Albemarle Republicans announce candidates
The Albemarle County Republican Party has announced its list of candidates for local offices in this year’s November general election, including two challengers for the Board of Supervisors. “We are very pleased to announce this slate of candidates and we look forward to the campaign,” said Cindi Burket, chairwoman of the Albemarle County Republicans. “It’s […]
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Supervisors considering growth area expansion at major intersection
When the Albemarle Board of Supervisors finally holds a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan on June 10, it also will consider whether to expand the growth area to include an 82-acre property immediately southwest of the intersection of U.S. 29 and Interstate 64. “I’m in favor of supporting opening up all of our I-64 […]
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Albemarle supervisors get jump on addressing long-term capital needs
Faced with the impacts of a growing population, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors has begun wrestling with how to pay for increased infrastructure one month after completing the upcoming fiscal year’s budget process. “The process has really started for next year,” said Trevor Henry, the county’s facilities development manager. “On the heels of the approval […]
