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Naomi Roberts tells City Councilors her fears about drug dealing and that "Charlottesville will become a city of potheads."

Smoke signals: Council passes part of pot resolution

City Council passed a resolution to ask the General Assembly to revisit marijuana laws and give consideration to decriminalization in a 3-2 vote Monday night, but backed off the rest of a measure that would have made enforcement of pot possession a low priority for police.

Pond

In our town, there is one Council meeting every two years opened by the City Manager. This is the first meeting following the expiration of the Mayor’s term when the City Councilors choose one of their colleagues to be the boss of the dais for the next two years, and a
Rivanna race: Ken Boyd and Cynthia Neff.

Balance of power: What's at stake in the 2011 elections

Three perennials always make the list of top local controversies: the Western 29 Bypass, Meadowcreek Parkway, and the water plan. Whether you love these projects or hate 'em, the deciders on these and many other quality-of-life issues sit on the Albemarle Board of Superviso
Pat Napoleon addresses City Council to say she can't understand one of its members.

Comprender? Complaint brings Huja confidence vote

It was business as usual during public comment at the July 18 City Council meeting, until one citizen veered from typical issues, such as the Meadowcreek Parkway and the water plan, to raise a new concern, one that stunned councilors and led to accusations of xenophobia, go
Jason Varsoke: "I'd like to see City Council put up more bike lanes, and I don't even own a bike."

On what issue should City Council focus?

Schilling's odds

He has long hair, uses public transportation, and lives in a pink house— not your average Republican. “Most people assume,” says Rob Schilling, “I’m a Democrat.” In City Council races, 100 percent won by Democrats for over a decade, such confusion could be help
Blake Caravati and Alex Searls hold court.

Party over here

  For Charlottesville Democrats who want to have a voice in electing candidates for the City Council race in May, participation isn’t a matter of waltzing into a local polling place to cast a ballot at one’s own convenience. City Dems endure a more grueling process
Beyer hopes to bring attention to the artistic and cultural life of Charlottesville

Beyer announces bid for City Council

Paul Beyer of R.L Beyer Custom Homebuilders announced his run for Charlottesville City Council on Wednesday, June 8. Beyer, 29, who grew up in Charlottesville, hopes to give a youthful perspective on issues such as job creation and sustainability.
The bridge is a main gateway to downtown.

Git 'er blocked: City picks fencing, not fixing, Belmont Bridge

Fire engines, school buses, and even 18-wheel trucks routinely rumble over the east side of the Belmont Bridge. But not pedestrians. Attached Documents:  news-BelmontBridge-StaffReport-april4.pdf

Opinion time: Public can scrutinize O'Connell's budget

City residents who want to affect the upcoming budget will get their chance next week. While Albemarle's fiscal year 2010-11 budget cuts to the bone,
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