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Shirley Presley Suing City

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 19, 2005 in Law and Justice. 9 Comments

Shirley Presley — the source of many a lively discussion here — has filed a lawsuit against the city and the Rivanna Trails Foundation. She claims that, in her razor-wiring of the Rivanna Trail’s encroachment on her property, she was the victim of a conspiracy between the city and the RTF intended to deprive her of property, maliciously prosecute her, and violate her rights to due process. She wants $300,000 for her emotional pain, mental pain, and humiliation, plus $10,000 for every month that people continue to trespass on her land.

Liesel Nowak has the story in today’s Progress.

Schilling on the Budget

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 19, 2005 in Politics and Taxes. 1 Comment

This year’s budget was approved, as in past years, on a 4-1 vote, with lone Republican Rob Schilling opposing it. A week ago, after his vote, he issued a statement on his opposition and his beliefs about the budget process. Keep reading for his full statement.

(Via Rick Sincere.)

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UVa Hires Leitao as Coach

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 19, 2005 in Sports and UVa. Closed

After a 34-day-long search, UVa has announced their hiring of Dave Leitao as the new basketball coach to replace Pete Gillen. He’s signed onto a five-year contract, at $925k/year. Andrew Joyner had the story in yesterday’s Progress.

Two Albemarle Supes Candidates

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 19, 2005 in Politics. Closed

Board of Supervisors Chair Dennis Rooker has already announced his intention to seek another term in office, and now Supervisor Sally Thomas has announced that she’s running for a fourth term, WINA reports. She’s served since 1994, representing the Samuel Miller district.

Also announcing is 66-year-old Tom Jakubowski, who has unsuccessfully run for the Albemarle BOS twice before. He’s launching his third attempt, seeking the Rio District seat, current occupied by David Bowerman. Jakubowski previously ran against Bowerman in 2001. Again, WINA has the story.

Update: John Yellig and Julie Stavitski have more in today’s Progress.

57th HoD Race: Rossman Is Out

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 2, 2005 in Politics. 1 Comment

UVa professor Jeffrey Rossman, one of the Democrats considering tossing their hat into the ring in the 57th House of Delegates race, has decided not to run. He’s one of a half dozen potential candidates who have bowed out, with only former mayor David Toscano running so far. The seat is currently held by Del. Mitch Van Yahres, who has occupied it for 24 years. Rossman’s open letter on his decision can be read below the fold.
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