City Seeks Expressions of Interest for Removal, Relocation, and Transfer of Ownership of Statues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 7, 2021

The City of Charlottesville offers the statues/sculptures of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and Confederate General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson for relocation and placement to any museum, historica...

Joint statement from Albemarle & Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorneys

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2021

The Commonwealth’s Attorneys of Albemarle County and Charlottesville have advised law enforcement that it is not a crime to wear masks in public to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 spread and exposure.

Joint statement from A...

City’s Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney named in Class of 2021 "Influential Women of Law"

City's DEPUTY COMMONWEALTH's attorney named in CLASS OF 2021 "influential women of law" 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is pleased to announce that Areshini Pather, Deputy Commonwealth...

Charlottesville and USDA Partner on Biological Treatment for Emerald Ash Borer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJUNE 4, 2021

The five-year USDA study program will monitor the effectiveness of protecting ash trees at no cost to the City of Charlottesville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Emerald ash borer (EAB), or Agrilus planipennis is an invasiv...

Mario Jarman Hodges sentenced for attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Mario Jarman Hodges was sentenced for attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction. 

“Judge Richard E Moore sentenced Mario Jarman Hodges to 40 yea...

Charlottesville City Manager Approves Executive Order Updating Masking Requirements for Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMAY 28, 2021

The updated workplace rules for the wearing of masks by City employees are intended to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 in City workplaces and on City property

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles ...

CAYIP Seeks Applications From Local Youth For Virtual Internship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 25, 2021

The CAYIP Virtual Learning Academy offers participants an opportunity to learn about job readiness, budgeting and banking, communication and interview skills, and explore career paths. 

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Charlottesville City Manager fills key leadership roles including first woman as City Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 20, 2021

Appointed as City Attorney, Lisa Robertson is the first woman to hold the position in Charlottesville’s 133-year history

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles announces several appointments filling ...

Carver and Key Recreation Center Reopen and Offer New Affordable Options for Customers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2021

Carver and Key Recreation Center Reopen and Offer New Affordable Options for Customers

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Carver Recreation Center and Key Recreation Center have reopened to the public after a long closure due to the COV...

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week Starts May 16th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2021

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week Starts May 16th

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Council celebrates EMTs and medics in the city.

At its May 3rd meeting, the Charlottesville City Council approved the ...

Murder Charge Certified to Grand Jury

Commonwealth v. Bryan Hatcher

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today, Bryan Hatcher appeared in person before a Judge of the Charlottesville General District Court for a preliminary hearing.

After hearing the Commonwealth’s evidence, J...

Parks & Recreation Coronavirus / Reopening Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 3, 2021

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Announces Reopening Dates and Details for Facilities and Programs

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce more details for the reopening of i...

The City to Celebrate Arbor Day Thursday, April 29.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAPRIL 27, 2021

The City to celebrate Arbor Day on Thursday, April 29

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville will observe Arbor Day on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10 a.m. with a special Arbor Day Celebration. This cel...

Damaged Rivanna River Access Point Stairway Rebuilt by City Staff and Community Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2021

Damaged Rivanna River Access Point Stairway Rebuilt by City Staff and Community Members

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - At the April 19, 2021 Charlottesville City Council meeting, City Manager Chip Boyles acknowledged the tremendou...

National Crime Victims' Rights Week - April 18-24, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 21, 2021

Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 18–24, 2021, to raise awareness about crime victims’ issu...

Charlottesville Aligns COVID-19 Prevention Strategies with the State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 20, 2021

City Council repeals local COVID-19 ordinance to avoid confusion with Governor’s Executive Orders; Local State of Emergency remains in effect

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - At its regular meeting held Monday, Charlottesville City ...

“Books Behind Bars” Program to Launch at Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19, 2021

Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania Partners with the University of Virginia and the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail to Launch Innovative Educational and Rehabilitation Program for Inmates

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EVgo Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Water Street Garage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2021

The two 50kW EVgo fast chargers are located at the front of the Water Street Parking Garage on the 2nd level

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is pleased to announce that two electric vehicle fas...

Charlottesville City Council Approves FY 2022 Budget and 2021 Tax Rates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2021

Funding plan supports key initiatives for affordable housing, racial equity, education, workforce development, and economic development

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -At a special meeting held today, Charlottesville City Council ap...

Parks & Recreation Hiring For Seasonal / Full-Time Positions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 12, 2021

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Hiring For Seasonal and Full-Time Positions 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is currently hiring for over 30+ seasonal and full-time po...

Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign to Raise Awareness for Uptick in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 12, 2021

Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign to Raise Awareness for Uptick in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – For the past year, due to the pandemic, most children have not been in the presence of teachers, socia...

City To Open New Trails Along Moores Creek With Help From Nonprofit Partners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 6, 2021

The trail will be opened for use in the near future and improved with help from UVA volunteers and City staff 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is pleased to announce the opening of new trails alo...

Ashley Reynolds Marshall named Deputy City Manager for Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2021

Marshall has served most recently as the Chief Executive Officer for YWCA of Central Virginia, located in Lynchburg

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Chip Boyles announces the appointment of Ashley Reynold...

Charlottesville Wins Favorable Ruling from Virginia Supreme Court on Statues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2021

Charlottesville City Council remains committed to resolutions adopted in 2017 announcing its intent for the statues to be removed and looks forward to working with the City Manager to accomplish that goal

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Parks & Recreation Coronavirus / Reopening Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2021

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Announces Reopening Plans for Facilities and Programs

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the reopening plans for facilities and progra...

Safe Streets Pilot Initiative to Resume on Belmont Bridge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 22, 2021

Shared space for bicyclists and pedestrians to return to Belmont Bridge on March 23, 2021.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville will continue its pilot utilizing the existing bicycle lane on the Belmont Bridg...

Additional Document Delivery Drop Off Options for Neighborhood Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 18, 2021

Plans can now be submitted to NDS on Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Beginning Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Neighborhood Development Services will add a new weekly drop off period from 10 a.m....

Chief Hezedean Smith Selected to Participate in Executive Development Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 17, 2021

Chief Smith competed with new fire chiefs and chief officers from across the country and Canada to become a member of the Fire Services Executive Development Institute (FESDI) 2021 cohort program

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Virginia Progressive Prosecutors Applaud Criminal Justice Reforms In Legislative Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 8, 2021

Reforms advocated for by the group and passed by the General Assembly include abolition of the death penalty, expungement of criminal records, and an end to “three strikes” felony enhancement for larceny offenses.

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Suspicious device removed from Downtown Mall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 27, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On February 27, 2021, at 5:58 AM, Charlottesville Police and Fire personnel responded to the 100 block of 4th Street SE for the report of a suspicious device. The surrounding area was secured, an...

Pedestrian injured by vehicle during Black Lives Matter 757 protest occupying City intersection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 26, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today, Black Lives Matter 757 organizer, Aubrey Dwight “JaPharri” Jones, Jr. from Newport News, Virginia held a protest in Charlottesville to highlight two cases involving pol...

CFD Publishes 2021 Strategic Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 23, 2021

Charlottesville Fire Department Publishes 2021 Strategic Plan

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Charlottesville Fire Department is proud to share its 2021 Strategic Plan.  Both community members and CFD firef...

City's Housing RELIEF Fund Provides Over $1 Million in Assistance to Residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 16, 2021

The City received 1,203 applications from tenants and 236 from landlords on behalf of existing tenants. A total of 353 households received funding, with an average assistance amount of $3,701. 

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City Seeks Information Related to Removal, Relocation, and Transfer of Ownership of Statue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 10, 2021

The City of Charlottesville seeks information from parties interested in removing the statue depicting Sacajawea, Meriwether Lewis, and William Clark

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has issued a&n...

City Assessor's Office completes 2021 reassessment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2021

Residential parcels increased by an average of 4.2 percent and commercial properties decreased by an average of 0.19 percent

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City Assessor’s Office has completed the 2021 reassessment....

City and Cultivate Charlottesville’s Food Justice Network launches 24/7 Food Security Text Line

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 22, 2021

Residents can text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to (844) 947-6518 to receive information about food resources available near their current zip code. Information is available in English and...

City of Charlottesville Launches GO Ride On-Demand Transportation Program in Partnership with Jaunt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 20, 2021

On-demand services, provided through Jaunt, will begin in mid-January and cover the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene, and Nelson counties. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In August 2020, t...

Mario Jarman Hodges pleads guilty to attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Today in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Mario Jarman Hodges pleaded guilty to attempted rape, malicious wounding, and abduction. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 25, 2021, and faces up to fo...

Charlottesville City Council Appoints Chip Boyles City Manager

A STATEMENT FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY COUNCIL

Over the past week, City Council has held several closed sessions to discuss the state of the organization.  We know that this has caused much speculation as to the reasons for these meetings and what ...

Virginia Progressive Prosecutors Call For Criminal Justice Reforms In Coming Legislative Session

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 4, 2021

Commonwealth's Attorneys support common sense criminal justice reforms to make their communities safer and the Commonwealth’s justice system more fair and equitable

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Virginia Progressive Prosecutors ...

Charlottesville’s Circuit Court Awarded Prestigious USGBC LEED-NC Gold Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 21, 2020

Seventh LEED certified project completed by City of Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -Today the City of Charlottesville announces that Charlottesville’s Circuit Court, located at 315 E. High Street, has been award L...

Climate Action Plan Materials and Resources Now Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2020

Community Workshop recording and materials are now available on the City's Climate Action Plan webpage. 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15, the City offered the first commun...

Jeffrey Jaeger Found Guilty of Assault and Battery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2020

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On September 1, 2020, Charlottesville Police Officer Jeffrey Jaeger was charged with assault and battery for conduct associated with his March 3, 2020 detention and arrest of Andre Henderson. &am...

Leaf Collection Begins Monday, November 2nd

The City of Charlottesville will start residential curbside collection of leaves on Monday, November 2, 2020. Each neighborhood will be visited by vacuum trucks three times during the season on a set rotating schedule.

Key Highlights:

• Residents can sign up ...

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...