Michael Payne

Council Member

Terms:

January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027 (2nd term)
January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023 (1st term)

Political Goals/Priority Issues

Making Charlottesville a thriving community for working class families by investing in affordable housing, public transportation, and jobs that pay a living wage. In addition, working collaboratively to make Charlottesville a statewide leader on solving the climate crisis by achieving carbon neutrality, promoting multi-modal transportation, supporting our local renewable energy sector, and protecting local green space.

Family

Michael’s family live in the area where he grew up.

Education

Michael graduated from Albemarle High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of William and Mary.

Professional

Michael has worked in affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity Virginia and PACEM.

Memberships/Affiliations

Charlottesville Democratic Party
Charlottesville Low Income Housing Coalition (CLIHC)
Cville 100
Indivisible Charlottesville
Sunrise Charlottesville

Council Representative to the following boards/committees

Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board (CRHA)
Housing Advisory Committee (HAC)
Local Energy Alliance Program Governance Board (LEAP)
Regional Housing Partnership
Rivanna River Basin Commission
Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC)
City's Finance Committee