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Public Housing Tenants Resume War Of Words Over CRHA
An organizer for those who live in public housing says he's got to get in the faces of city leaders. Brandon Collins (pic...
Public Housing Tenants Blast CRHA
Many residents of public housing held a May Day rally so they could amplify their anger over the way the Charlottesville Rede...
Public Housing Tenants Fight CRHA Over Proposed Rules
Many of the city's public housing tenants are upset about proposed new rules from the Charlottesville Redevelopment and H...
Public Housing Tenants Accuse CRHA of Mismanagement
Residents of public housing units are upset with the board that manages the places where they live. Brandon Collins and the P...
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...
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...
Bus Service Advocates Demand Larger CAT Budget
Local advocates for bus service are demanding more attention to the operating budget of Charlottesville Area Transit, and the...
Protest Over Public Housing Eviction
The eviction of a Charlottesville woman caused a local group to stage a protestTuesday. The organization known as the Public ...
Mass Transit Advocates Create New Group
A new group of mass transit advocates wants more frequent bus service. Brandon Collins (pictured left) is helping to organize...
New Group For Mass Transit Meeting This Month
A new organization promoting mass transit will get together later this month. Brandon Collins and others want City Council to...
Councilors Expect To Adopt Utilities Budget
City Councilors expect to vote TONIGHT on new water, natural gas and waste water rates. They are considering staff recommenda...
Councilors Get Budget Input
Some area residents want City Councilors to beef up allocations for community services, and a recent City Council candidatefa...
Living Wage Advocates Deliver Letter To President
Student leaders of the University of Virginia's Living Wage Campaign have delivered a letter to the school's Presiden...
Councilors Approve Anti-War Resolution
City councilors have adopted a resolution that tells Congress and President Obama to stay out of foreign warsand keep their d...
Council Considers Resolution Supporting Peace
City Councilors are planning to adopt a resolution next week in favor of peace.Recent council candidate Brandon Collins (pict...
Huja, Galvin, Smith Win City Council Seats
The Democrats have won all three seats in the Ciy Council election. Satyendra Huja, Kathy Galvin, and DeDe Smith swept to vic...
Four Council Hopefuls Participate In People's Forum
The City Council hopefuls have wrapped up their list of candidate forums.One Democrat and three Independents attended what's ...
Collins Demands Bold Approach To Housing Problems
A candidate for City Council is demanding a bold approach to what he calls a housing crisis. Independent Brandon Collins (pic...
Democrats Retain Money Edge In Council Race
Charlottesville Democrats have a big fund raising lead over their Independent rivals in the City Council race.School Board me...
Councilors Will Vote Next Month On Vinegar Hill
City Councilors plan to vote next month on a formal apology that will focus on the Vinegar Hill neighborhood. Vice-Mayor Holl...
Council Candidates Offer Contrasting Views At Forum
The seven candidates for City Council have showcased their stands on many issues. They attended a Wednesday night forum spons...
Six Candidates For Council Seats Square Off
Six of the City Council hopefuls squared off in a Tuesday night candidates debate. The participants were Democrats Satyendra ...
Independent Hopeful Shares Views On Job Creation
An Independent candidate for City Council vows to be an aggressive advocate for Charlottesville's workers and those who are s...
Galvin And Ticket-Mates Meet To Discuss Fall Campaign
One of the Democrats who's running for City Council says she and her ticket-mates are crafting themes for the fall election. ...
Five Independents Made November Council Ballot
Five independent candidates for City Councilwill appear on the fall ballot.They are Bob Fenwick. Brandon Collins, Paul Long, ...
Most City Council Candidates Attend People's Forum
Eleven of the 12 hopefuls in this year's City Council race attended a Wednesday night event known as "The People's Forum...
Dozen Council Candidates Appear At Forums
The 12 hopefuls in this year's City Council race attended two candidate forums on Wednesday.They highlighted their stances on...
2009 City Council Candidate Hopes To Run Again
Another Charlottesville resident who made a 2009 bid for City Council wants to run again this year. Grady Avenue resident Pau...
Meade Avenue Resident Plans To Seek Council Seat
A Meade Avenue resident who frequently speaks to City Councilors wants to join Charlottesville's governing body.37-year-old B...