The five candidates for three open seats on the Charlottesville City Council participated in a forum on October 3rd and answered questions about transportation, affordable living choices, and City-County cooperation. The event, which was held in Council Chambers, was co-moderated by Neil Williamson of the Free Enterprise Forum and Sean Tubbs of Charlottesville Tomorrow. Podcast […]
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White Hall District Candidates Forum
On October 2, 2007, the two candidates for the White Hall District of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors met at a Candidates Forum sponsored by Charlottesville Tomorrow and the Free Enterprise Forum. Republican David Wyant and Democrat Ann Mallek answered ten questions on land use, transportation, and growth in the County. The candidates also […]
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City Council candidates discuss cut-through traffic, budget at Fry’s Spring Forum
The Fry’s Spring Neighborhood Association sponsored a City Council candidates forum on September 20th, 2007. The five candidates for three seats took questions on a range of issues concerning the neighborhood, including whether City neighborhoods should be protected from growth in Albemarle County, how traffic on Old Lynchburg Road can be calmed or stopped, as […]
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Video of Senior Statesmen Candidates Forum Now Available
On September 12th, twelve candidates for both the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors crowded onto a dais at the Senior Center for a joint forum. About fifty people attended the event, which was sponsored by the Senior Statesmen of Virginia . Moderator Don Wells told the crowd that the Senior […]
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Crozet residents host the White Hall Supervisor candidates
(left to right) Ann Mallek (D), David Wyant (R), and David Wayland On September 13, 2007, the Crozet Community Association hosted a candidate forum for the two candidates seeking the White Hall seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. About 60 residents gathered in the Crozet Fire Station to hear David Wyant (R) and […]
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Senior Statesmen host the dozen candidates vying for top local offices
On September 12th, twelve candidates for both the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors crowded onto a dais at the Senior Center for a joint forum. About fifty people attended the event, which was sponsored by the Senior Statesmen of Virginia . Moderator Don Wells told the crowd that the Senior […]
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Farm Bureau hosts Albemarle County Supervisor Candidates
The campaign season for three Board of Supervisors races is officially underway, with the first candidates’ forum of the year. Seven candidates for three seats were guests at the annual meeting of the Albemarle County Farm Bureau, held August 14, 2007 at Western Albemarle High School. President Joe Jones joked with the crowd that he […]
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An introduction to rainwater harvesting
A “vortex” filter used in a rainwater harvesting system in Albemarle County The drought watch recently declared by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority has many people wondering what steps they can take to save water. But another option is to look above your head and consider collecting the water that falls on your roof. […]
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Forever Albemarle exhibit opens to celebrate rural conservation
Click here for a slideshow of the photo exhibit with the remarks by Albemarle County Farmer Jimmy Powell On July 27, 2007, a photo exhibit entitled ‘ Forever Albemarle ‘ opened in the County Office building outside Lane Auditorium. The exhibit celebrates Albemarle’s growing inventory of rural land protected from future development by voluntary conservation […]
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RWSA declares area to be under ‘drought watch’
The Board of Directors of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority has issued a Drought Watch for the area. The move is the first step called for as part of a drought action plan adopted by the RWSA last September, and is being taken now because streams that fill the area’s reservoirs are slowing at […]
