Update 7 November: And it’s a Law. Update 6 November 2009: Charlottesville’s Representative Tom Perriello voted for the bill, which passed 403-12 with 18 abstensions. Update 5 November 2009: That was fast. The Senate, then…
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Yesterday’s Charlottesville and Albemarle Elections
Three things: 1 – David Slutzky losing is huge. 2 – If you think your vote doesn’t count, think again. 3 – Local elections matter. Lots of discussion in the Charlottesville news: – Daily Progress…
Where to Vote in Charlottesville and Albemarle
If you’re wondering where to vote in Charlottesville or Albemarle (or anywhere in Virginia, really: Start here if you’re looking for where to vote in Virginia. Charlottesville City polling places Albemarle County Polling places Google’s…
Homebuyer Tax Credit (May Be) Extended
It looks like the homebuyer tax credit will (likely) be extended. Maybe. Via Calculated Risk and Bloomberg: – Income eligibility for home buyers increases to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for couples. – The tax…
Isn’t That the Point of 29?
David Slutzky, from Charlottesville Tomorrow’s story – Albemarle candidates discuss transportation, economic development, and water supply (bolding mine): Slutzky said he is concerned that VDOT wants to turn U.S. 29 into an “expressway†in order…
Albemarle County BoS Campaign Update
Interesting and useful discussion at Cvillenews about David Slutzky’s proposal to overhaul rural land use policies. Charlottesville Tomorrow has an update on who’s raised the most (and least) money so far. I just wonder if…
Friday Chart – Charlottesville and Albemarle Election Monies
I’m deviating from my recent Friday charts that have focused on Charlottesville real estate stats and deferring to the importance of the upcoming Charlottesville and Albemarle elections. Thanks to the awesome folks at VPAP: That…