Join us in safely celebrating Halloween

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 19, 2020

City encourages safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treating and recommends alternative ways to celebrate

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville encourages families to plan for a safe observation of Halloween and T...

Information on the 2020 Election and Voting

Visit: charlottesville.gov/vote

City Seeks Holiday Tree and Musical Talent for Special Grand Illumination 2020 Television Broadcast

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 15, 2020

City Seeks Holiday Tree and Musical Talent for Special Grand Illumination 2020 Television Broadcast

Charlottesville, VA - The City of Charlottesville and UVA Community Credit Union are excited to present Charlottesville...

Charlottesville Skate Park Honored as “Best New Facility” by Virginia Recreation & Park Society

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 15, 2020

Charlottesville Skate Park Honored as “Best New Facility” by Virginia Recreation & Park Society

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Skate Park, located in McIntire Park, was named &ldqu...

Everyone is a Pedestrian!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 15, 2020

October is Pedestrian Safety Month! Whether you are walking or driving, staying safe is a shared responsibility.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Over the last few months, more people have taken to walking outdoors as an ...

REVISED SCHEDULE: City Council Seeks Public Input on Strategic Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2020

City Council work sessions rescheduled for November-December to develop updated Strategic Plan

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Council is updating the City’s Strategic Plan, which includes the vision, mission...

City of Charlottesville Announces Additional $825,000 to Assist Local Businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober  12, 2020

The grant funds will help small businesses that have endured significant business interruption due to the required closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlot...

Charlottesville appoints Dr. Hezedean Smith as Fire Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2020

Dr. Smith starts as Chief on December 1 and has served most recently as an Assistant Chief for the Orlando Fire Department

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Acting City Manager John Blair announces the appointment of Dr. Hezedean A...

Charlottesville City Market Voted #2 in the U.S. by the American Farmland Trust

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2, 2020

The Charlottesville City Market placed #2 in the 12th annual American Farmland Trust Farmers Market Celebration contest

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville City Market placed #2 in the 12th annual American...

City to Pilot Safe Streets Initiative on Belmont Bridge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 29, 2020

Shared space for bicyclists and pedestrians to be piloted for at least one week

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville will pilot the utilization of the existing bicycle lane on the Belmont Bridge as a shar...

Charlottesville City Council Extends Emergency Ordinance to Control Spread of COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 21, 2020

Local COVID-19 regulations related to in-person gatherings, face coverings, and occupancy limits extended to control the spread of COVID-19

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – At its regular meeting held Monday, September...

City files opening brief with Supreme Court of Virginia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 21, 2020

Case relates to the statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson located in City parks in Downtown Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On September 18, 2020, the City of Charlottesville filed its Opening ...

Reminder that Unemployment Compensation is Taxable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 21, 2020

Did your receive unemployment this year? Have the right tax withheld for 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - A record number of Americans are applying for unemployment compensation due to the COVID-19 Outbreak. If you received...

Register for E-Waste Collection - Spots are Limited!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 16, 2020

The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is holding an electronic waste collection day on Saturday, October 10. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Registration is now open for the Rivanna ...

City Hall lobby remains open by appointment on modified schedule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 11, 2020

City Hall lobby remains open Monday-Thursday on a limited basis by appointment only for in-person transactions with Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office and City Treasurer’s Office; City Hall lobb...

Community Attention Foster Families (CAFF) is recruiting new foster parents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 10, 2020

Fostering local children is an ongoing and urgent need. As of January 1, 2020, there were 218 children in foster care in Albemarle County, Charlottesville, and Greene County. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Community ...

PUBLIC NOTICE OF IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

In-person, early voting will be available at the following location for the November 3, 2020 General and Special Elections:

• Office of Voter Registration and Elections, City Hall Annex, 120 7th St NE, Room 142

Voting will begin Friday, September 18 at the of...

Special event cessation remains in effect; Most gatherings of fifty or more individuals prohibited

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 27, 2020

The City of Charlottesville has supported the community’s right to peaceably assemble, however obstructing city streets and using parks without the proper permits will no longer be allowed

STATEMENT FROM CITY M...

Boards & Commissions - Applications OPEN

Want to get involved in your city? Apply to be on a board or commission!

The City provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. We believe it is not only...

Access Arts Charlottesville/Albemarle Seeks Submissions for Online Literary Magazine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAUGUST 4, 2020

Access Arts Charlottesville/Albemarle is pleased to accept original, previously unpublished poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction pieces for our inaugural Online Literary Publication. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -&a...

REVISED SCHEDULE: City Council Seeks Public Input on Strategic Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2020

City Council work sessions rescheduled for November-December to develop updated Strategic Plan

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Council is updating the City’s Strategic Plan, which includes the vision, mission...

Smoke Alarm Saves Father and Daughter from Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 11, 2020

Smoke Alarm Saves Father and Daughter from Fire

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - A working smoke alarm alerted two occupants in another room of a fire allowing them to escape and call 911.  

Just after 1:00 PM on Septemb...

Charlottesville City Deputy Injured Rescuing Victims From Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 3, 2020

Charlottesville City Deputy Injured Rescuing Victims From Fire

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Sheriff’s Deputy rescued multiple people from an apartment fire.  One deputy was transported ...

UPDATE: CPD Identifies Victims of 5th Street Crash

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 12, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department has identified two individuals killed in Saturday’s single-vehicle accident on 5^th Street SW.  

Devin Jaron Stinnie, a 28-year-old resident of Charlottesville, an...

Weekend Update: Crash Kills Charlottesville Man; Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 14, 2020

Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Emmet Street

On September 13, 2020, at approximately 2000 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 1400 block of ...

Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Maury Avenue Business

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 5, 2020

On September 4, 2020, at approximately 2148 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a business in the 100 block of Maury Avenue for an armed robbery.

The clerk reported a male suspect displayed a...

CPD Detectives Continue to Seek Information About Jay Shifflett Murder Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 3, 2020

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jason Lee “Jay” Shifflett. Jay was murdered in the early morning hours of September 3, 2015, during a home invasion robbery at his residence in th...

Albemarle County Man Dies in Crash on Emmet Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 2, 2020

On August 31, 2020, at approximately 1046 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a two-vehicle, motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Emmet Street and Barracks Road.

The two occupants in th...

Charlottesville Police Officer Charged With Assault and Battery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 1, 2020

On March 3, 2020, three Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a reported disorder at 762 Prospect Avenue. Two Charlottesville residents were arrested at the scene; one for Drunk in Public (18.2-388) ...

Crash Closed Portions of Emmet Street near Barracks Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 31, 2020

On August 31, 2020, at approximately 1046 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Emmet Street North at the intersection of Barracks Road.

Two people were transpor...

Motorcycle Crash Claims the Life of Charlottesville Man

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 31, 2020

On August 30, 2020, at approximately 2121 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving two motorcycles on 5^th Street SW near the intersection of Cleveland Ave...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closures Expected Friday Due to Planned Freedom of Speech Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 26, 2020

Due to a planned freedom of speech event on Friday, August 28, 2020, drivers can expect road closures and traffic delays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Impacted streets include: 

• Market Street from 9th Stre...

CPD Lobby Closed on Wednesday, August 12, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 11, 2020

In conjunction with the closure of City Hall, The Charlottesville Police Department’s lobby will also be closed on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. 

This closure does not impact CPD’s r...

UPDATE: Amy Hillman Safely Located

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  August 10, 2020

UPDATE (08/10/2020 11 a.m.): Amy Hillman was safely located  on Monday, August 10, 2020.

ORIGINAL (08/06/2020):

The Charlottesville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating ...

Officers Investigating Armed Robbery on Monticello Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 31, 2020

On July 30, 2020, at 2238 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to an armed robbery at a business in the 1800 block of Monticello Road. 

The store clerk was robbed at gunpoint, and the suspec...

UPDATE: Albemarle County Man Dies in Crash on 5th Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 19, 2020

UPDATE: 7/19/2020 12:45 p.m.): 

The Charlottesville Police Department has identified the man killed in Saturday’s crash on 5th Street as Dustin Ryan Parr, a 30-year-old resident of Albemarle County.

CPD i...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Delays Anticipated Near Albemarle County Office Building on July 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 16, 2020

Drivers can anticipate traffic delays on Friday, July 17, 2020, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the area of the Albemarle County Office Building due to a planned freedom of speech event.

Drivers are urged to avoid McIntire Ro...

Man arrested on Charlottesville Downtown Mall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 9, 2020

On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 5:34 p.m., a citizen called 911 to report a 45-year-old male on the ground at 200 W. Main Street.  The Charlottesville Police Department, Charlottesville Fire Department, and the Cha...

CPD Announces Charges Related to Vandalism on East Market Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 25, 2020

In response to nationwide, regional, and local rallies and marches, the Charlottesville Police Department has been publicly supportive and understanding of the pain and outrage being felt across the nation following the d...

Albemarle County Man Arrested Following Shots Fired Incident on West Main Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 22, 2020

On June 20, 2020, at approximately 0030 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1100 block of West Main Street. 

Upon arrival, officers located damage to a near...

CPD Releases Last Five Years of Line Item Budgets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2020

In response to numerous requests for a more detailed format of the Charlottesville Police Department’s budget, CPD is providing the last five fiscal years, from FY17 to FY21, of line item budgets.

This informatio...

Updated Information About CPD Training and Policies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 5, 2020

In response to the murder of George Floyd, the Charlottesville Police Department has received numerous media and community requests for information relating to bias-based policing, de-escalation and our body-worn cameras.

T...

Statement of Gratitude to the Charlottesville Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2, 2020

To the Charlottesville Community,

We write to you today as public safety leaders for the City of Charlottesville to express our profound gratitude for the manner in which you, our community, demonstrated your collective out...

Statement Regarding Death of George Floyd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 29, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. George Floyd, whose tragic death has shocked and horrified our department, the Charlottesville community, and the entire na...

CPD Partners With Local Nonprofit to Distribute "Bags of Hope"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 20, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department will be assisting a local mental health nonprofit organization with distributing additional mental health resources to support our community during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic....

CPD to Dedicate New Memorial in Recognition of Fallen Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 14, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is dedicating a new memorial to the department’s fallen officers, as well as two Virginia State Police troopers who have died in the line of duty.

Over the past several months...

Portion of West Market Street Closed Following Crash Involving Utility Pole

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 8, 2020

UPDATE: Market Street has been reopened to traffic.

On May 8, 2020, at approximately 0732 hours, Charlottesville Police Department officers responded for the report of a motor vehicle crash in the 200 block of West Market St...

CPD Announces Changes to Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 8, 2020

Beginning on Monday, May 11, the Charlottesville Police Department will staff its Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 

However, online options will still be available for no...

CPD Welcomes Seven New Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 27, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is pleased to welcome seven recruits as its newest law enforcement officers.

Officers S. Hall, Jr., M. Harlow, M. Huffman,  K. Morrison, C. Vlasis, B. Williams, and J. Wood w...

CPD Responds to Death of Dr. Lorna Breen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 27, 2020

The Charlottesville Police Department is extending condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Lorna Breen, who died Sunday following a call for medical assistance.

On Sunday, April 26, 2020, Charlottesville Police Depar...

CPD Operating on Modified Response

As a proactive measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Charlottesville Police Department will modify its responses to non-emergency calls. A return to full services will be determined at a later date

What this means: CPD will continue to re...

CPD Headquarters Closed to the Public

As a proactive measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Charlottesville Police Department is suspending front counter services and closing our facilities to the public. Re-opening dates have not yet been determined.

What this means: in-person request...

Draft GHG Goals Open for Public Comment

At City Council's May 6, 2019 meeting, a compilation of community comments and input were presented along with draft greenhouse gas reduction goals. Community input was used to inform support for this level of commitment and to begin informing direction t...

Charlottesville Recommits to Climate Action

City Council passed a resolution on June 19, 2017 as its "Response to the Announced US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement". The resolution indicates continued commitment on behalf of Charlottesville to reducing greenhouse gas emissions ...

Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyAccount bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyAccount. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that th...

Charlottesville Skate Park Honored as “Best New Facility” by Virginia Recreation & Park Society

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 15, 2020

Charlottesville Skate Park Honored as “Best New Facility” by Virginia Recreation & Park Society

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Skate Park, located in McIntire Park, was named &ldqu...

Charlottesville City Market Voted #2 in the U.S. by the American Farmland Trust

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2, 2020

The Charlottesville City Market placed #2 in the 12th annual American Farmland Trust Farmers Market Celebration contest

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville City Market placed #2 in the 12th annual American...

"City Market To-Go" Moving to Charlottesville High School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - 

The Charlottesville “City Market To-Go” will be moving to the Charlottesville High School parking lots starting Saturday, September 12 for the remainder of the market...

Access Arts Charlottesville/Albemarle Seeks Submissions for Online Literary Magazine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAUGUST 4, 2020

Access Arts Charlottesville/Albemarle is pleased to accept original, previously unpublished poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction pieces for our inaugural Online Literary Publication. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -&a...

Renovations at Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center

All indoor aquatic services will move to Crow Recreation Center. Please see locations changes to Group Fitness Classes on and reduced Access Pass prices during the renovations.

Website Personalization Now Available!

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Ride Jaunt to the Polls

To accommodate riders who desire direct service to the polls, cat is encouraging individuals to take advantage of jaunt's demand-response service.

Don't wait, book early! To reserve your ride to the polls, call Jaunt's Poll Reser...

Email Ballots with Screen Reader Technology Available to Absentee Voters with Disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 30, 2020

In compliance with ADA standards, absentee ballots that utilize screen reader technology and ballot marking tools are now available to voters with disabilities.

For absentee voters with disabilities who cannot or do n...

Small Number of Charlottesville Mail Voters Affected by Clerical Error

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 28, 2020

Due to a clerical error, a small number of Charlottesville voters did not receive Envelope A containing their mail ballots

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Around September 18, 2020, the Charlottesville Office of Voter Registrat...

PUBLIC NOTICE OF IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

In-person, early voting will be available at the following location for the November 3, 2020 General and Special Elections:

• Office of Voter Registration and Elections, City Hall Annex, 120 7th St NE, Room 142

Voting will begin Friday, September 18 at the of...