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Norris And Szakos Take Off For Ghana
Two members of City Council are flying to Africa to visit one of Charlottesville's sister cities. This is a return trip f...
Council Might Approve Human Rights Commission In May
A sharply divided City Council might approve a Human Rights Commission next month. Kristin Szakos, Dave Norris and Dede Smith...
Councilors Explore Speed Limits On Stretch Of JPA
City Councilors aretaking a closer look atthe speed limit on a busy stretch of Jefferson Park Avenue, but they won't make...
Comments On Proposed Human Rights Commission
More comments on a proposed human rights commission for the city.Former City Council candidate Brandon Collins says he suppor...
Council Considers Decorum Rules For Meetings
City Councilors are considering new rules that are designed to make their meetings more orderly.Dave Norris and Mayor Satyend...
Council Will Consider Two Options For New Commisssion
City councilors will actively consider a pair of rival options for a Human Rights Commission. One is the version that the cou...
Norris Proposes Alternative Version Of New Commission
City Councilor Dave Norris has created an alternative plan for a human rights commission, and he will unveil it during Monday...
Councilors Approve Stormwater Fee
A divided city council has approved a stormwater utility fee which would affect households and businesses. Dave Norris (pictu...
Szakos To Announce Council Run On Thursday
City Councilor Kristin Szakos has picked the spot to announce a run for another term. Szakos will kick off her campaign at no...
Councilors Adopt Resolution Dealing With Drones
With one vote to spare, City Councilors have approved a resolution that deals with drones. The council agreed late Monday nig...
Councilors Will Tackle Towing Issues And Human Rights
City councilors will consider multiple issues during tonight's marathon session at City Hall. Dede Smith (pictured right)...
Dave Norris Won't Be Part Of 2013 Council Race
Dave Norriswon't be a candidate for a third term on City Council. Norris made his announcement during Monday's "...
Szakos Will Seek Second Term
Vice-Mayor Kristin Szakos wants to keep her seat on City Council. The first term Democrat will make her formal announcement a...
Local Elected Leaders Outline Priorities For 2013 General Assembly
City and county leaders have drawn up their wish-lists for the 2013 General Assembly. City Councilors Kristin Szakos and Dave...
Friends Demand More Intense Search For DaShad Smith
Friends and relatives of DaShad Smith want city leaders to get more involved in the effort to find the missing 19-year-old. O...
Councilors Reject Dance Hall In Woolen Mills
City councilors have rejected a request for a Woolen Mills restaurant to use part of its property for a dance hall. The counc...
Councilors Consider Mall Ambassador Program
City Councilors have renewed enthusiasm for creating an ambassador program for the Downtown Mall. The city might hire four s...
Councilors Vote 3-2 For Marijuana Resolution
A divided City Council has approved a resolution that deals with marijuana. The council voted 3-2 Monday night for a resoluti...
Councilman Wants Veterans To Tour D.C.
City Councilor Dave Norris will take some veterans to the nation's capital next month. Norris says it's a free one-da...
City Council Will Not Seek NEA Grant
City Councilors willnot pursue a federal grant dealing with a new Belmont Bridge. The councilors have voted against seeking a...
City Council Approves New Water Deal
By the narrowest of margins, City Councilors have approved a new Ragged Mountain Dam.They also had a 3-2 split onthe costshar...
Norris Looks Back On His Time As Mayor
Dave Norris is looking back on his time as the mayor of Charlottesville. Norris says he has tried to look at the role in a fr...
Two Councilors Prepare To Leave Office
Two members of City Council are real short-timers.David Brown and Holly Edwards will attend their final regular council meeti...
City Completes Acquisition Of Davis Field
Charlottesville has completed its purchase of 6.5 acres north of the 250 Bypass known as Davis Field.The land off Marshall St...
Tea Party And Others Blast Council's Handling Of Campout
The Jefferson Area Tea Party has blasted the way the City Council handled the Occupy Charlottesville encampment.Tea Party Cha...
Clock Running Out For Occupy Charlottesville
The clock is running out. Occupy Charlottesville members will meet tonight to decide whether to end their encampment at Lee P...
Clerk Of Council Becomes Mother
The Clerk of City Council has become a mother.Paige Barfield gave birth to a daughter earlier this month.Mayor Dave Norris sa...
Norris Will Teach Classes At UVA
The Mayor of Charlottesville is getting a new day job.Dave Norris (pictured) will teach at the University of Virginia. Norris...
Divided Council Adopts Water Plan
A divided City Council has signed off on a regional water plan.Councilors David Brown, Satyendra Huja and Kristin Szakos vote...
SHE Leads Vigil For Domestic Violence Victims
Many local residents will pause Monday night to remember victims of domestic violence.Mayor Dave Norris and the City Council ...
Our Region Appears On List Of Smoggiest Areas
An environmental group has placed Charlottesville on a less-than-desirable list.Environment Virginia has determined our regio...
Councilors Hear From North Downtown Residents
Some residents of downtown Charlottesville are voicing angst over last month's relocation of Martha Jefferson Hospital to Alb...
Mayor Disputes Claims Regarding Meadowcreek Parkway
Mayor Dave Norris is disputing claims concerning funding of the Meadowcreek Parkway.Former city councilors Blake Caravati and...
DeDe Smith Trumpets Her Endorsements
Democrat DeDe Smith has letters of support from 11 current or former members of City Council or the Charlottesville School Bo...
Team Jesse Foundation Makes Charlottesville Stop
The University of Virginia's head football coach and the Mayor of Charlottesville have helped to welcome members of the Team ...
Cannon Showcases Job Creation Platform
One of the Democrats who's running for City Council is spotlighting his plans for job creation and economic development.Brevy...
City Sticks With RSWA
Charlottesville will continue its involvement in the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority. City Councilors voted 4-0 Monday night fo...
City Questions New Estimate For School Reconfiguration
The cost of a consolidation plan for the Charlottesville Schools might be well above the initial estimates. The first estimat...
Mayor Asks Why Our Area Has So Many Power Outages
Mayor Dave Norris wants to know if Charlottesville can do more to prevent power outages.Norris has told fellow City Councilor...
Mayor Norris Leaves Big Brothers Big Sisters Job
Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris is leaving his job as Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ri...
Council Adopts New Utilities Budget
City Councilors have approved an updated utilities budget.Mayor Dave Norris and Vice-Mayor Holly Edwards (pictured) voted aga...
CFA Institute To Take Over Old MJH Facility
We now know what will happen to the old Martha Jefferson Hospital building. The CFA Institute will invest more than $24 m...
Councilors Don't Expect 5-0 Vote On Utilities Budget
Don't expect a unanimous roll call when the City Council votes on a utilities budget.The council will consider new water, sew...
Councilors Balk At Recommendations To Cut Routes
City Councilors have rejected recommendations to scrap two bus routes.They have heard from city residentswho depend on the Lo...
City Councilors Oppose Lifting Ban On Uranium Mining
City Councilors don't want the General Assembly to lift its moratorium on uranium mining. They have passed a resolution oppo...
Mayor And Others Return From Winneba
Mayor Dave Norris and a dozen colleagues have returned from West Africa, where they visited one of Charlottesville's sister c...
Mayor Leads Delegation To Winneba, Ghana
Mayor Dave Norris is leading another delegation to West Africa.Norris and a dozen other local residents will spend a week in ...
Local Officials Celebrate Future Home Of SRO
Elected officials and those who support the homeless held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for a future structure.Mayor Dav...
Mayor Honors Roller Derby Team
Mayor Dave Norris has recognized a team of women on wheels. Norris has issued a proclamation that honors the Derby Dames.They...
Book Festival Gets Underway
The city will play host to thousands of readers this week.The Festival of the Book will continue through Sunday at countless ...
Councilors Vote 3-2 For Earthen Dam
A sharply divided City Council has voted in favor of an earthen dam for the Ragged Mountain Reservoir area.The council reache...
Young Musicians Will Meet With City Leaders
Some younger musicians plan to meet this week with city officials to discuss potential new regulations for restaurants and mu...