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WINA Chief Economic Analyst Ed Burton discussed housing policy, fuel prices, the recent actions of the Federal Reserve and more.
Charlottesville’s City Manager discussed all the dynamics of their homeless services comprehensive plan, including who will staff the low barrier shelter, associated costs, plans moving forward and more.
WINA Healthy Aging expert and Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discussed the importance of social connection as we age and their Circle of Friends program.
The spokesperson for Albemarle County discussed the Board of Supervisors’ work sessions on housing policy, activity centers in development and their 2027 legislative priorities.
Aqura Nicholson is the President and CEO of All The Plans LLC, and she is a professional money coach who helps women invest and manage their finances well. She discussed her recent appointment as the Chair of the Business Women’s Round Table with the Chamber of Commerce and more.
Charlottesville City Councilor Lloyd Snook discussed the appropriation of $4 million dollars for comprehensive homelessness services, the timeframe for the operation of the low barrier shelter and more.
5th District Congressional candidate Tom Perriello discussed why he feels performing well in Albemarle and Charlottesville is important to winning the district as well as the priorities of his campaign, reason for running, and more.
The Deputy Fire Chief in Charlottesville discussed the role of the fire department in the safety protocols for the Free Bridge homelessness encampment, community engagement, professional partnerships, recruitment and what it feels like to meet those whose lives have been saved through the efforts of first responders.
WINA Chief Legal Analyst and former federal prosecutor Tim Heaphy discussed the proposed Protect College Sports Act federal legislation, a civil lawsuit involving a VA State Trooper and the legal dynamics around the homeless encampment at Free Bridge.
Shannon Heckt is an energy and environment reporter for the statewide Virginia Mercury news publication, and she discussed the dynamics around the pending $67 Billion dollar merger of Dominion Energy and Next Era, a Florida based energy provider. The merger, if approved by multiple regulatory bodies at the state and federal level would be the largest in the United States.