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The County Executive joined the show to break down the FY27 recommended budget, discussing tax rates, economic development, public safety, education and more.
Charlottesville Fire Marshall Joe Phillips joined the show to promote their March 4th town hall, discuss emergency response to mental health calls for service, bringing buildings up to code and much more.
The Operations Director for Bob’s Wheel Alignment gives you details about their 45th anniversary celebration that is happening on Wednesday March 4th.
The Jack Jouette District representative discusses the reasons behind the 9.5% increase in the funding request and much more.
Amy Laufer provides details on the budget process, including education funding, collective bargaining and more.
Tim Heaphy is expecting a decision this week from the Virginia Supreme court on whether the redistricting referendum will take place with early voting starting Friday March 6th, given the second lawsuit in Tazewell Circuit Court brought by the Republican National Committee.
Charlottesville’s Commonwealth’s Attorney joined the show to discuss decreases in the crime rate, prosecuting gun and drug distribution offenses as well as the approach to monitoring online threatening rhetoric.
The CEO of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring discussed the budget process in education, including the impact of collective bargaining and the expenditures versus the results and more.
Professor Burton reacts to the economic topics mentioned in the State of the Union Address, Albemarle taxes and more.
Scott Goodman examines the lawsuit filed by UVA Quarterback Chandler Morris pursuing a seventh year of eligibility.