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BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: June 5-June 9, 2023
Belmont Bridge traffic alerts for the week of June 5-June 9, 2023. Read on... -
City of Charlottesville receives AAA Bond Rating
The City of Charlottesville has again received the highest rating from both S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investor Services. Read on... -
Taxes Due Monday, June 5, 2023
The City of Charlottesville would like to remind all residents that Personal Property and Real Estate taxes are due Monday, June 5, 2023. Read on... -
Charlottesville Releases Updated GHG Inventories
Charlottesville releases 2020 and 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory numbers Read on... -
Part 3 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review
The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the final part of the draft Zoning Ordinance update through June 18. Read on... -
High Bacteria Levels Detected in Meade Creek
Recent water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Meade Creek in the vicinity of Meade Park. Read on... -
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend
Parks & Recreation are kicking off the start of the summer season by opening the Onesty Family Aquatic Center and Washington Park Pool this Saturday, May 27. Read on... -
Charlottesville Humans Services Collaborates With UVA and Nonprofits to Help Local Youth
The Department of Human Services collaborated with UVA and other nonprofits to create a website that highlights all youth programs available in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area. Read on... -
New Nature Trail at Confluence of Meadow Creek and Rivanna River
On May 13, Parks & Rec and the Rivanna Trails Foundation came together to build a new nature trail at the confluence of Meadow Creek and the Rivanna River. Read on... -
Commonwealth's Attorney: Use of Force Justified and Reasonable
The Commonwealth's Attorney, Joseph Platania, issues the following statement and final report regarding an incident on February 28, 2023. Read on... -
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Will Open Spray Grounds this Weekend
The 2023 season runs from May 13 – September 16. Read on... -
In-Person Early Voting Begins Friday, May 5
In-Person Early Voting for the June 2023 Democratic Primary begins this Friday, May 5, and runs through Saturday, June 17. Read on... -
Smith Pool Lap & Rec Pool Modified Hours April 22 – May 26
The Smith Aquatic & Fitness Lap & Recreational pool will be running on modified hours until Friday, May 26. Read on... -
NOW Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions!
Want to get involved in your city? Apply to be on a board or commission! Read on... -
City of Charlottesville Announces Appointment of PCOB Executive Director
Charlottesville Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers announces the appointment of Inez M. Gonzalez as the new Executive Director of the Police Civilian Oversight Board. Read on... -
Charlottesville Awarded $7.1 Million Federal Grant to Complete Upgrades to the Natural Gas System
The City of Charlottesville is excited to announce that is has been awarded a $7.1 million federal grant to complete upgrades to the natural gas system. Read on... -
City Residents Eligible for Remaining Pathways Funding
The Community Resource Hotline has run out of funds for County residents but remains open for City residents. Read on... -
50th Season of City Market Opens Saturday, April 1st
The Charlottesville City Market is scheduled to kick off its 50th season Saturday, April 1. Come out to support local small businesses! Read on... -
Part 2 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review
The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the draft Development Standards for the Zoning Ordinance update. Read on... -
City of Charlottesville to Upgrade All Pedestrian Signals Breaking National Record
The City of Charlottesville has started the process of upgrading all pedestrian signals to include audio indications that are accessible via cellphone. Read on... -
Albemarle, Charlottesville, and UVA Announce Community Safety Working Group
The working group will meet for as long as they produce actionable ideas and identify pathways for implementation. Read on... -
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Awarded $3.17M Grant
The Virginia Department of Health has awarded the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority a $3.17M grant to improve the City's drinking water. Read on... -
Acting on Climate Together – March 15, 2023
Join us on March 15th for Acting on Climate Together! Read on... -
Celebrate Finding and Fixing Water Leaks This March!
Celebrate finding and fixing water leaks this March with Fix a Leak Events! Read on... -
Leah Puryear Appointed to the Charlottesville City Council
Charlottesville City Council has appointed former Charlottesville City School Board member Leah Puryear to the vacancy left by the resignation of Sena Magill. Puryear begins her term on Monday, February 7, 2023. Read on... -
PCOB Meeting Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum
Due to the lack of quorum, the scheduled Police Civilian Oversight Board meeting on February 9, 2023, has been canceled. Read on... -
Part 1 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review
The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the draft zoning ordinance, including the zoning districts and map. Read on... -
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Offering Hiring Bonus For Summer Camp Staff
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is now offering signing and end-of-camp bonuses for open positions through their Day Camps, Adaptive Camos, and Inclusion Program. Read on... -
TRAFFIC ALERT: Bridge Repairs on 250 Bypass Daytime Lane Closures
Traffic Alert for Bridge Repairs on 250 Bypass daytime lane closures. Read on... -
City Council Narrows Down the List of Appointed Council Member Applicants
Following an open call to fill an Appointed Council Member seat that yielded 20 applications, Charlottesville City Council has narrowed down the pool to six applicants. Read on... -
Community and Business Survey Launched in Support of Economic Development Strategic Plan
The department of Economic Development has launched a survey to better support their strategic plan. Read on... -
Interim City Manager to Host a Citizen Budget Forum This Evening
Interim City Manager, Michael C. Rogers, will host a Citizen Budget Forum this evening from 6-8 PM at Carver Recreation Center in Charlottesville, VA. Read on... -
Full List of Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Online
City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. The full list of applicants have been posted on the City Council web page. Read on... -
City Assessor's Office Completes 2023 Reassessment
Of the 15,148 taxable properties, residential parcels increased by an average of 11.52% and commercial properties increased by an average of 12.16%. Read on... -
New Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue Staff Members Sworn In
Business Tax Auditors and Tax Specialists were among the new staff members sworn in by Charlottesville Clerk of Court, Llezelle Dugger. Read on... -
Charlottesville Climate Action Plan has officially been adopted!
On Tuesday, January 17, City Council officially adopted the Climate Action Plan as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Read on... -
Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Posted Online
City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. Current applicants have been posted on the City Council web page. Read on... -
Proposed New Charlottesville Voting Precincts Introduced to City Council
Revised boundary lines for the nine Charlottesville voting precincts have been presented to City Council. These revisions will be voted on by City Council March 6. Read on... -
Charlottesville DMV Select Services
Did you know that there is a DMV Select in City Hall? The on-site staff provides many services from providing handicap placards to personalized plate orders, and more. Read on... -
Charlottesville City Council Seeks Applications for Appointed Council Member
Charlottesville City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the upcoming departure of City Councilor Sena Magill. The Appointed Council Member will serve until December 31, 2023. Read on... -
City of Charlottesville to Utilize Newer, More Progressive Method for Bridge Replacement
The City of Charlottesville has decided to try a different construction project delivery method for the Dairy Road Bridge replacement for quicker construction, fewer road closures, and bigger savings. Read on... -
Lend a Helping Hand to Reduce Pollution: Donate Reusable Grocery Bags
Organizations throughout the community are accepting donations for reusable grocery bags for those in need. Read on... -
REMINDER – Plastic Bag Tax Effective January 1, 2023 in Charlottesville
Effective January 1, 2023, Charlottesville will be enacting a five-cent tax on disposable plastic bags given to shoppers during checkout at grocery stores, convenience stores, and pharmacies. Read on... -
Planning Commission votes to advance the Climate Action Plan
Last night, on Dec. 13, 2022, at a joint meeting of the Charlottesville Planning Commission and City Council, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the Charlottesville Climate Action Plan as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Read on... -
Adopting Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan
Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan is moving forward for proposed adoption as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. This adoption process begins with a public hearing on December 13, 2022 with the Planning Commission and City Council. Read on... -
Upcoming Closure of City Offices for Thanksgiving Holiday
Charlottesville City government offices will be closing at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23, and will remain closed through Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Read on... -
A Statement on the Passing of Cole Hendrix, Former City Manager
Charlottesville City Government is saddened to report the passing of Mr. Cole Hendrix, City Manager of Charlottesville from 1971-1996. Read on... -
Buy Local Campaign Encourages Supporting Local Small Business this Holiday Season
The Buy Local campaign is in full swing, and local Offices of Economic Development want the community to consider spending locally when shopping this holiday season. Read on... -
Community Resources for Financial Relief
The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County are providing financial relief throughout the community for those who have faced economic hardships as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read on... -
Joint Press Release from Commonwealth's Attorney and CPD
On Sunday October 23, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to a shots fired report near the 200 Block of West Main St in Charlottesville. Read on... -
Next Steps for Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan
Last week, Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan was presented at a City Council work session. As part of moving the Climate Action Plan forward, the City continues to seek community feedback and involvement. Input is requested by Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 Learn more ... -
Climate Action Plan to be Presented to City Council - 10/03/2022
On October 3, 2022, the Climate Action Plan will be presented to City Council at their afternoon work session. Additionally, the City's Climate Protection Program has add a new staff member! Read on... -
Urban Stream Health, Water Quality Monitoring, and Bacterial Contamination
Urban streams often have some water quality impairment due to the developed nature of the lands that drain into them. This is the case with many of the streams in Charlottesville. Read on... -
Draft Inclusionary Zoning Analysis Available; Comment Period Extended
The City has started the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance, the first major action to implement the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan and Affordable Housing Strategy. Read on... -
Upcoming Climate Action Listening Sessions & Town Hall Community Workshop
This August: Listening Sessions to provide an intentional space for voices in our community who are not traditionally involved in climate conversations, and, a Town Hall Community Workshop for all community members to provide input on GHG reductions. Read on... -
Charlottesville Fire Department announces the promotion of a new Deputy Chief
On August 1, 2022, the Charlottesville Fire Department will appoint its newest Deputy Chief of Operations, Scott Carpenter. Read on... -
GKY to Provide 2D Stormwater Management Modeling for Charlottesville
The City of Charlottesville has awarded GKY a contract for engineering services associated with the development of a 2D stormwater management model of the portion of the Moore’s Creek Watershed located within its city limits. Read on... -
New Climate Planning Materials Available
New materials have been posted to the City's website for the Climate Action Plan and the Climate Vulnerability Assessment! Read on... -
**UPDATE 4:50PM** - Missing Person Has Been Located Safely
The Charlottesville Police Department confirms that the missing person in Charlottesville has been located safely. Read on... -
**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe
Charlottesville Police Department confirms that Ms. Hundertmark has reached out to her family and advised them that she is safe. Read on... -
Community Workshop: Help Charlottesville become Climate Resilient!
Please join the conversation on Thursday, June 9, 5 PM - 7 PM for a virtual Community Workshop to discuss the City of Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment. Register in advance of the workshop, and the Zoom link will be sent to your email. Read on... -
Join Us at "The Fleet of the Future: Right Sized and Electrified"
We are excited to partner with Albemarle County, Virginia Clean Cities, and the University of Virginia for a community showcase of electric equipment. Read more for event details and activity schedule! Read on... -
Save the Date: June 9, 5PM - 7PM Community Workshop on Climate Vulnerabilities
Please plan to join us, fellow community members, and community organizations on Thursday, June 9, 5PM - 7PM for a final, virtual, Community Workshop to inform Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment! Read on... -
Reminder - Climate Surveys Still Open, through May 20th!
There's still time to inform the City's two climate planning processes that are underway! Two climate plans - Two surveys - Open through May 20th! Read on... -
Surveys Open for Climate Action Planning
Surveys to inform climate action planning - both greenhouse gas reductions and climate vulnerability - are open for community input until Friday, May 20, 2022. Read on...
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