WINA Morning News

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Natalie Oschirin discussed the next steps in exploring a potential 1 cent sales tax increase for school capital projects referendum as well as where the city is in the process of establishing a low barrier homeless shelter.

Melanie Lucero is running for the Republican Nomination in the 5th Congressional District, and she shared her reasons for running and some of her positions on issues such as the economy and more.

Charlottesville Deputy Fire Chief Will Brocious recapped the weekend which had severe storms, downed trees but also a successful fireworks display at Tonsler Park and also minimal calls for service from heat related or firework related injuries.

Captain Michael Talbert discussed the importance of theft prevention when it comes to vehicles and firearms in vehicles as well as violence prevention among young people and more.

Charlottesville’s City Manager discussed the latest developments regarding the homeless encampment at Free Bridge and plans for a low barrier shelter given the heat wave the city is experiencing. He also clarified funding in the state budget for homeless services as well as the fireworks display being paid for by the Charlottesville Police at Tonsler Park.

Albemarle Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley discussed the new “Clean Slate Law” which seals certain types of criminal offenses from being part of the public record so that it doesn’t prevent those with criminal records from encountering barriers to employment and housing. The law excludes violent and other types of offenders and there are circumstances when the records can be unsealed.

Charlottesville’s Police Chief discussed the arrest of a suspect in a gun crime that had eluded them for over a year, the investigation into the officer involved shooting on Market Street, a fire at the Free Bridge homeless encampment and the security plans for the fourth of July activities this weekend and the Downtown Mall anniversary celebration.

Chris Holstege, a Professor of Emergency Medicine, Toxicology Expert and Director of the Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health discussed tick related illnesses, the dangerous effects of substance abuse in extreme heat and more.

WINA’s Chief Legal Analyst Tim Heaphy discussed the legal implications of enforcement of clearing the homeless encampment at Free Bridge, a state trooper charged with threatening an Albemarle resident, the situation in Albemarle County schools and student safety, immigration enforcement and more.

WINA Chief Real Estate Analyst Michael Guthrie reacts to a recent report listing the Charlottesville area as the least affordable in the entire state of Virginia.