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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...

Online Filing Tool for Business Personal Property Taxes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 22, 2021

Commissioner of the Revenue’s office encourages businesses to take advantage of a new online filing tool

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In their continuing effort to offer more online services and functions, the Commis...

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...

Key's Corner Market To-Go

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2021

Key's Corner Market To-Go

Charlottesville, VA – Charlottesville City Market is happy to announce that our drive-thru market will continue for the winter season at the Herman Key Jr Recreation Center in Downtown Charlott...

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 ...

A joint statement from the Chief of Police and the Commonwealth's Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In five days, on Wednesday January 20, President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46^th President of the United States. We recognize the rights of citizens in our community to la...

A joint statement from the Charlottesville City Council, City Manager, and Chief of Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 13, 2021

A joint statement from the Charlottesville City Council, Charlottesville City Manager, and Charlottesville Chief of Police

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The unrest in the Capitol last week was beyond disturbing, especi...

City of Charlottesville COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 21, 2020

Funds are available for a limited time, and qualified customers must apply by January 29, 2021

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville received Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARE...

Charlottesville to Continue Deer Population Management Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 11, 2021

Deer culling to begin February 1, 2021 and continue during March

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville will continue its work with a wildlife management specialist to implement a deer management program that...

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...

2020 Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDECEMBER 18, 2020

Youth were asked “What Water Means to Me,” in the Imagine a Day without Water Art Contest, and the winners have been selected!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville, the Albemarle County Service Authority (...

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...

Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue Office wins Excellence Award for Innovative Strategies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2020

Charlottesville Commissioner of Revenue wins MCCi Excellence Award due to their innovative strategies amidst COVID-19

Charlottesville, VA – The City of Charlottesville Commissioner of Revenue Office was one of ...

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...

Review the Draft Affordable Housing Plan and Initial Comprehensive Plan Revisions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 23, 2020

Cville Plans Together — The deadline for comments is December 2!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville would like to remind all residents and other interested individuals about the opportunity to r...

Review the Draft Affordable Housing Plan and Initial Comprehensive Plan Revisions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2020

Cville Plans Together — Dates announced for interactive webinars, drop-in webinars, and pop-up events

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville announces an opportunity to review a draft Affor...

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...