WINA Morning News

WINA’s Chief Economic Analyst and UVA Economics Professor Ed Burton discussed the potential impact on energy prices with renewed hostilities against Iran, the proposed 1% sales tax increase referendum for school construction, the future of interest rates, data center impact on the Virginia economy and more.

The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discussed an opportunity for the community to support their new contemplative garden space, which is viewed as an outdoor space to support mental health and healthy aging.

The President of the Free Enterprise Forum discussed the proposed 1 % sales tax referendum for school projects, a new roundabout at Hillsdale and Greenbrier, changes to Accessible Dwelling Unit legislation for homeowners, delays in the permitting process in local governments and more.

The Executive Director of the Commonwealth Justice Coalition discussed the upcoming gun violence summit at PVCC being held on Thursday July 16th.

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.