Articles Tagged ‘city council’

Norris hopes to secure fixed affordable housing allotment

Changes to City Council’s political climate this year may provide more support for a measure that would allocate a fixed amount of the city’s funds …

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Council continues to fight economic woes

The Charlottesville City Council will continue to plan its 2011 fiscal year budget throughout December and January, looking for ways to overcome obstacles raised by …

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City Council reviews surplus, 2011 budget

The Charlottesville City Council discussed possible appropriations using the 2009 fiscal year budget surplus and began to consider 2011 fiscal year budget guidelines last night.
During …

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City Council discusses Shamrock traffic issues

Thanks mostly to Charlottesville resident John Shepherd, one possible road-related problem may have finally reached its crossing.
Concerned about safety issues related to planned construction next …

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Council issues apologetic resolution

The Charlottesville City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday apologizing for its role in the Massive Resistance, an effort to keep Virginia schools segregated in …

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Virginia voter registration deadline nears

As the November local and gubernatorial elections quickly approach, so is the Virginia voter registration deadline.
The deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 3 …

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City Council resolution apologizes for opposing desegregation in 1950s

The Charlottesville City Council recently announced plans to vote on a resolution that would apologize for Council’s role in the Massive Resistance effort during the …

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Sustainability organization presents study to Council

According to a study presented yesterday to Charlottesville City Council members by the Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population, the city can accommodate only a …

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City Council aims to protect LGBTQ rights

Charlottesville City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday to extend the anti-discrimination policies of state employees to better prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Council member …

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