Pedestrian struck by trolley near AFC
A female student was taken to the University Hospital last night after being hit by a trolley at 6:45 near the AFC, University Police Sgt. Melissa Fielding said.
She was still being treated as of 10:30 p.m.
Police "urge pedestrians to take extra caution, especially after dark," Fielding said.
University continues to employ Weeks
Spike Weeks, a contracts manager in Facilities Management, still has a job with the University in spite of an investigation into whether he accepted money and gifts from painting contractors.
"Spike Weeks continues to be an employee of the University," University Spokeswoman Carol Wood said.
Wood said she could not reveal any further details about his job status.
Director of Audits Barbara Deily is heading the investigation, Wood added.
City Council unveils plan to lower real estate tax
Charlottesville Mayor Maurice Cox announced in a press conference yesterday that City Council intends to reduce the real estate tax by $0.02. The proposed rate will be $1.09 per $1000 of assessed property value, down from $1.11.
The change should be incorporated in the Council's 2004 budget to be released in late February. The funding will come from a 5 percent reduction in the city's operating budget.
Property values in Charlottesville have grown considerably in recent years in part because of city revitalization projects. Individual property values are influenced heavily by the sale values of nearby properties.
In addition to the decrease, Cox announced an increase in the Real Estate & Rent Relief Package for seniors and low-income residents. City Council members unanimously supported the measure.
--Compiled by Jason
Amirhadji, Josh Goodman and
Riley McDonald
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