Proposed reform to Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board met with questions, concerns
Proposed reform to Charlottesville Police Civilian Review Board met with questions, concerns By Max Marcilla | April 27, 2021 at 9:57 PM EDT - Updated April 27 at 11:03 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville might be getting a more robust Police Civilian Review Board, but it’s going to take time and lots of discussions. That started on Tuesday night in a joint meeting between the PCRB and City Council.
Before the lengthy discussion began, Mayor Nikuyah Walker said we’re not going to get through this if we’re not open, even if the questions are heated.
Charlottesville City Council hears draft plans for Capital Improvement Program
Charlottesville City Council hears draft plans for Capital Improvement Program By Max Marcilla | February 3, 2021 at 10:32 PM EST - Updated February 4 at 12:33 AM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - At a budget development workshop, the Charlottesville City Council spent its Wednesday afternoon discussing plans for future projects.
During the meeting, the council went over draft plans for the next five years of its Capital Improvement Program (CIP). It includes large increases in three major categories: education, affordable housing, and transportation.
“We feel like this plan is reflective of the priorities that we’ve heard from you and it does align your dollars with the areas that are important,” said Krisy Hammill, a senior budget and management analyst.