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Local government accountability reporting is at the very heart of Charlottesville Tomorrow’s work. Our beat reporting and in-depth analysis of local policy issues in the city and county are designed to keep you informed, so you can participate in the processes that define our community. The topic includes coverage of everything from tax rates and budgets to community policing and elections, with an emphasis on understanding the governmental logic and political pressures driving local decision-making.

08.02.22 Government + politics 6 MIN READ

Get ready: The single use plastic bag tax is coming to Charlottesville and Albemarle Jan. 1

“Given the effectiveness of it, and given plastics pollution, I am in support of it,” Councilor Michael Payne said. He added that the city will distribute reusable bags to low income community members. More

Erin O'Hare

@erinaroo

eohare@cvilletomorrow.org
07.19.22 Government + politics 6 MIN READ

Charlottesville may soon impose a 5 cent tax on plastic bags
As the city considers joining Albemarle County in imposing a tax to reduce plastic bag usage, food justice advocates worry it could create more barriers to food access. More
Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

Erin O'Hare

@erinaroo

eohare@cvilletomorrow.org

Charlotte Rene Woods and Erin O'Hare
07.08.22 Climate change 6 MIN READ

A proposed solar farm in Albemarle could power more than half the county’s homes

“There aren't many projects of this size of this type that are able to move forward right now,” said Susan Kruse, executive director of Community Climate Collaborative. More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
06.28.22 Race + equity 7 MIN READ

Community members clash in tense meeting over whether to remove slaveholding presidents' names from Jefferson Madison Regional Library

“This is not about preserving or erasing history it is about acknowledging it.” said Charlottesville parent Laura Sirgany. “I can tell you that the Black and Brown youth of this community suffer the trauma of the legacy of the people whose names are borne out on this library system.” More

Tamica Jean-Charles

@thisistamica

tjeancharles@cvilletomorrow.org
06.23.22 Policing 4 MIN READ

Interim City Manager to choose police chief search firm by June 30, ‘insist’ on community engagement in search for new chief

“Rather than busting people's heads, we're looking for ways to have more community based policing,” said Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook. More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
06.22.22 Government + politics 9 MIN READ

What you need to know about local organizations and laws around abortion

A ruling on Roe v. Wade is expected from the Supreme Court by the end of June or early July. If it’s overturned, states will be able to restrict or allow abortion. More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
06.16.22 Government + politics 7 MIN READ

9 Charlottesville officials and police union head named in 73-page lawsuit alleging racism in firing of police chief

“They would rather conspire to oust me than dismantle or confront violent individuals in CPD and still in city government,” RaShall Brackney told the press. She’s asking for $10 million in damages. More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
06.03.22 Public education 4 MIN READ

Virginia just made its biggest investment in school buildings in over a decade. Now, it has to decide how to dole out the money.

Charlottesville City Council will apply for funding. It has budgeted to rebuild Buford Middle School but hasn’t yet budgeted for the overhaul of Walker Elementary. More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
05.31.22 From the newsroom 2 MIN READ

We’re re-imagining what news about our democracy can do for our community

For almost a decade, Charlottesville Tomorrow has been publishing voter guides. This year, we’re making one built on your questions for congressional candidates. More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
05.20.22 Government + politics 4 MIN READ

Foregoing a primary election means just 2,000 people will be responsible for selecting the 5th Congressional District GOP candidate

The 2,000 Republicans who will be voting in this weekend’s convention represent about 0.2% of the nearly 785,000 people in the 5th District. More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
05.19.22 Government + politics 3 MIN READ

2022 Voter Guide

U.S. House of Representative seats are on the ballot this year. Charlottesville and Albemarle County are part of the 5th District. Here's everything you need to know to make an informed choice about who represents you in Congress. More

Charlottesville Tomorrow
05.19.22 Government + politics 6 MIN READ

Rep. Bob Good says he will continue to defend convervative values in Congress if elected to second term

“I am asking for your vote again so I can continue the battle against unconstitutional government mandates, the invasion at our Southern Border, the leftist indoctrination in our education systems, and the reckless spending that is bankrupting our nation,” Good said. More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

Government + politics

Charlotte Rene Woods and Erin O'Hare