Local Republican Rob Schilling has been nominated by the Charlottesville GOP for City Council. The Republicans will just be running the one candidate against the Democrats’ two, who were nominated last Saturday, Blake Caravati and Alexandria Searls. If Schilling wins on May 8th, he will be the first Republican to win a seat on Council since Darden Towe in 1986. WINA has the story.
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Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied George Huguely’s appeal. His second-degree murder conviction will stand, WRIC reports. #
In a carefully worded story, and not citing specific sources, WTVR reports that forensic evidence belonging to Jesse Matthew Jr., the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham, matches forensic evidence collected during the investigation of Morgan Harrington’s 2009 murder. #
In the wake of Hannah Graham’s disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on
foursix and four felony counts of embezzlement, respectively. #Ten years ago, the National Institutes of Health budget doubled and schools like the University of Virginia built massive new research facilities. A decade later, those buildings remain largely underutilized. NPR visits UVA in this story on the effect of federal binge and spurge spending in the sciences. #
In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville’s downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
A 100-year-old Colonnades resident received military honors for her service in the WWII Women’s Army Corps #
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GO SCHILLING!!!!!
MJ
The term “snowball’s chance” comes to mind…
Look he resembles the love child of Blake C and Alexandra S. Her hair and Blake’s face. I am demanding an immediate investigation
I think it’s refreshing and exciting to have Rob in the race. If he can make a good showing it should encourage other Republicans to try to get their opinions heard in the public discourse. Rob’s been involved in the city for a long time now. I don’t support him, I think his aims are mistaken. But I think he’s charismatic, smart and a welcome addition.
He is an interesting looking fellow.
I don’t know enough about him to know if I’d vote for him or not.
I don’t know anything about him, either. However, any opposition candidate that can inject some dialogue into the race, and maybe get folks askign questions and checking out their options can’t be a bad thing.
Rob has a good chance of winning, and here’s why: he just might be able to fool casual liberal C’ville voters into thinking he’s a Democrat (what with that hippie long-hair look of his). :)
Rob is a strong conservative and an intelligent and energetic person. I think even many Democrats are beginning to agree that our one-party town is suffering from serious political stagnation. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
Please tell me he is in favor of the Parkway!
He’s “the common sense” candidate so, yes he is in favor of the Meadowcreek Parkway.
If he’s in favor of the Meadowcreek Parkway I’m going to vote for him. I would anyway just to show the democrats they do have a little competition. We surely need a change on city council. How much is it costing to make Court Square fit into the historical obsession of this city.
How much is it costing to make Court Square fit into the historical obsession of this city.
It’s not a historical obsession — it’s a recognition of the tremendous value of tourism dollars! Court Square is the oldest portion of Charlottesville, and providing some historic-based incentive to get the Monticello-goers to actually come into the city (Monticello is in the county) and spend some money would be wonderful. Sure, that’ll take an investment, but you can’t make money without spending some money.
Well, that does make him seem slightly more attractive. Another good step would be a good shave. The long hair doesn’t bother me… but what’s with the facial hair?
He’s my landlord.
no, really.
Nice enough guy, don’t really know much about him.