Charlottesville is running an online survey about government spending, seeking advice about how they can cut spending and improve governance. There’s a lot of kvetching here about city spending — here’s your chance to direct that to the decision makers. #
Assembling data for the Uniform Crime Reports, the city has found that there was a 12% drop in crime rates between 2006 and 2007, Rob Seal writes in the Daily Progress. There was an 18% drop in violent crime, an 11% drop in property crimes, a 30% drop in aggravated assaults, and a 15% drop in burglaries. It remains to be seen whether this correlates with a nationwide drop or whether this is the result of the city’s own efforts. For comparison, Albemarle had a 2.3% crime decrease, and crimes against individuals actually increased.
The SPCA needs you to foster some critters. They’ve got cats, kittens, dogs and puppies who need a home for days or weeks until they can find a forever home. It’s like getting a new pet, but without the commitment–I recommend it. #
We’re not the only ones who have had trouble with groups of black youths randomly attacking white people. Shaker Heights, OH has the same problem. #
Recent Comments