Searls Announces Council Candidacy

Published by Waldo Jaquith on January 27, 2002 in General News. 3 Comments

Alexandria Searls announced her candidacy for the Charlottesville City Council on Saturday, making her the 6th (and likely final) candidate to come forward for the Democratic nomination. Her bio reads: “Emphasizes the preservation of our educational initiatives and of the historic buildings that anchor our communities. A teacher and photographer, she serves on the McIntire Park design committee, the 2002 Virginia Commission for the Arts Grants Panel, and is a member of the Friends of Jefferson School. She is also Co-Chair of Recreation Precinct.”

Full disclosure: This reporter is a candidate for the Charlottesville City Council.

Fashion Square to be Overhauled

Published by Waldo Jaquith on January 22, 2002 in Business. 5 Comments

Fashion Square is about to get a major overhaul, thanks to its parent company, the Simon Property Group. In a press release, the company has announced that they’ll be spending millions to replace the roof (complete with three rotunda-influenced domes), the floors, install new celings, lighting, skylights, furniture, planters, and add more seating. They’ll also add family bathrooms and a children’s play area. The project will start in Feburary. WVIR had the story on this evening’s broadcast.

Detective Robinson Back at Work

Published by Waldo Jaquith on January 22, 2002 in Law and Justice. Closed

Albemarle Police Detective K. W. Robinson is back at work, NBC 29 reported this evening. You might remember Detective Robinson from his December suspension from the force for his August beating of 21-year-old suspect Corey Faison. Robinson’s capacity with the force is reportedly limited pending the outcome of his trial. You can read the story on-line on WINA’s site.

No Money for Western Bypass

Published by Waldo Jaquith on January 22, 2002 in General News. 5 Comments

Representatives from the city and the county say that the state has no money to build the 29 Bypass. The plans to build it have gone back and forth for several years now, but it’s looked inevitable for some time. Without money, of course, it’s impossible. WINA has the story.

Budget Hearing Tonight

Published by Waldo Jaquith on January 22, 2002 in General News. Closed

Tonight’s City Council meeting is big. Beginning at 7:30 tonight (2nd floor, City Hall), Council is hearing recommendations on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. If you want the city to fund anything, or there’s any financially-dependent thing that you want to ensure will continue to exist within the city, this is the meeting to be at. If you can’t be there, you can watch on public access (ch. 10 CFW, ch. 13 Adelphia), express your views on their website, or call 970-3101 during the meeting.

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