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The Communications Director for the County discussed the protocol for releasing sensitive information to the public, the reason the term ‘no further threat to the public’ is used in crime related information, the influence of social media and the protocol for FOIA requests from the county.
The Executive Director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA discussed the importance of protecting pets during fireworks, from heat related illnesses and she shared information regarding their innovative pet food pantry.
The Executive Director of the Cav Futures foundation talked about the process of how student athletes at UVA are engaging in philanthropy and he highlighted one impactful nonprofit Camp Holiday Trails.
The Community Care Pastor at Portico Church, Desmond Glenn, discussed a major unity event happening on Saturday June 27th at Washington Park called ‘Day of Healing’. Twelve local churches are partnering for the event.
The General Manager of the Ting Pavillion previews the second half of the Fridays After Five season which begins Friday July 3rd, for the 50th anniversary of the downtown mall.
Cville RIght Now Contributor Marshall Lemert discussed his new podcast that is geared at promoting objective political discourse through honest conversations with a plethora of guests from all walks of life. The podcast is called the Forum.
WINA’s Chief Real Estate Analyst, the President Emeritus of Howard Hannah Roy Wheeler Realty, discussed the new housing fund proposal for Albemarle County employees, how to help the middle class in this real estate market and much more.
Charlottesville’s police chief discussed the culture of the department and what it took to build it, the use of technology in policing, investigating shots fired calls, the importance of fatherhood and the role faith and family play in policing.
The Chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors discussed appropriating funds from the Albemarle Housing Investment Fund for down payment and rental assistance for county employees, how that plays into the competitive compensation market and the need for transportation projects with two new roundabouts scheduled in the urban ring.
UVA Economics Professor Ed Burton discussed the new Federal Reserve Chairman, the impact or lack thereof on the economy when it comes to cutting interest rates, how both democrats and republicans believe government can influence the economy, the difference between raising the salaries of local government employees versus offering them affordability programs and more.