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One of the “Smart Guys” Neil Williamson, the President and CEO of the Free Enterprise Forum discusses economic plans for affordable housing and commercial development in the city and county and the budget strategies in both municipalities as well.
Janasha Bradford of Mahogany and Friends joined the show to talk about an education event on finance that she is providing for over 300 children in our community. The event is called “Budget, Does It” this April during Financial Literacy Month. The event will be hosted at Boys and Girls Club locations in Albemarle County, Charlottesville (Cherry Avenue), and Southwood, in partnership with the Albemarle County.
There is “more to the story” regarding city business than happens at City Council meetings, and the Director of Communications for the City keeps you up to date on the budget, capital projects, emergency communications and more.
Jill discusses ways that you can ease uncertainty amid a fluctuating stock market and rumors of a recession.
Tim Heaphy discusses the tragedy in Crozet, a recent drug bust at a VA prison, shelter in place at UVA and more.
Jay Smith joined the show to promote the grand opening celebration of the all-new Glass House Brewery, featuring a celebration with music, food and more on Saturday, March 8th.
Adam Coleman is the Reach Director and Downtown Campus Pastor for the Point Church, who is planning a church plant initiative on Ridge Street but also currently offering the Gospel Centered Path out of Poverty Academy right now to members of the community.
Lily Stendig from from Albemarle High School and Sofia Smith from Tandem Friends school, are two of the many student coordinators helping to coordinate the annual school food drive to benefit thousands of people in the region suffering from nutrition insecurity.
Officer Vanwitzenberg provided important public safety information for drivers as we move to daylight saving time and more.
Jim Andrews recapped a public hearing on the proposed budget, discussed the tax rate, affordable housing and more.