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The Editor-In-Chief of Cville Right Now discussed the recent press conference by the Charlottesville Chief of Police, and the end of the 5th District Congressional Race, in which Tom Perriello has conceded.
The Write In candidate for the at large seat of the Greene County Board of Supervisors discussed his short campaign, issues in development, education, water and more.
The President and CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce along with her new Director of Events discussed the Best in Business Awards that are approaching and more.
Albemarle Police Captain Kevin Miller, with the Patrol Division discussed dangerous and aggressive driving behavior they are observing in Albemarle County, especially on route 29. The behavior includes drag racing, distracted driving, tailgating and more. Captain Miller also addressed what the police department is doing to discourage these dangerous practices.
Mary Birkholz, the President and Founder of Caring for Creatures along with Vice President Kristen Townsend discussed their “bidding for the fences” online auction to support the animals at the no kill animal sanctuary in Fluvanna County.
The Jack Jouette representative to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors addressed a three and a half hour public hearing regarding a special use permit for an agricultural business as well as the proposed Gander project on 29 north that is getting a lot of attention, the potential of expanding the development area and more.
The Director of Special Events at the Boars Head Resort previewed the 6th season of the Winter Wander light display and live music family entertainment experience.
WINA’s Chief Economic Analyst and Professor of Economics at UVA analyzed the role the economy played in the mid-term elections as well as what the new congress will need to address economically and his expectations for December action from the Federal Reserve.
Two of the three Deputy Fire Chiefs in the City discussed emergency response priorities, the changing demographics of firefighters, mental health protections for first responders and more.
The Director of Communications for Albemarle County previewed the agenda for the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, including a public hearing on the ability to broaden the implementation of speed cameras, changes in cash payments to the county, whether the Gander development will be taken up any time soon by the board and more.