Required property tax rate reduction?
Who knew? From the Albemarle County Republican Committee* newsletter: Albemarle Tax Rate Lowered from $0.74 to $0.58 Do you own property in Albemarle County? Did your assessment go up? If so, read on ... you may be surprised at what you learn ... It's a…
Is volunteering worth it?
I was asked this question the other day, and it's one that I ask myself at the beginning of the year and throughout the year. Is volunteering for various Realtor associations worth it? The short answer - it depends. One of the best benefits of…
Charlotttesville-Albemarle conflict continues
For those who are relocating to or unfamilar the area, the County of Albemarle surrounds the City of Charlottesville. (for a bit of background) The entities share a lot of things, due to to their symbiotic relationship, but conflicts no doubt arise. For a prime…
An arbitrary Albemarle County bill
Um, who exactly would be determining this? Any such overlay zone may be established upon any area in the county where it is determined that the visual impacts of buildings and structures within such area may have a significant adverse impact upon the county’s scenic…
Transportation and land use
Might transportation reform be nigh? Heck, just visit Bacon's Rebellion - there are at least three articles there worth reading. Related reading. The bills are here. There is never going to be either a quick or an easy fix. Take note that there are an…
Charlottesville blogger ponders City Council run
Joining with Barack Obama and John Edwards, local attorney, area native and blogger, Jennifer McKeever ponders a run for City Council. So long as she's in it solely for the glory and the money, she'll be alright.
If you drink wine in Virginia
Then you should be interested in this bill, that: Restores to certain Virginia retailers the privilege of delivering wine and beer to their customers.... which is not a bad thing. More here. Related bills - SB1205, SB1062, HB2493, HB2450 One of our local wine shop…
Links for 1-16-2006
Tips for Fruitful networking What exactly is the Department of Justice's bone with the National Association of Realtors? Remember names at a meeting. Health care workers priced out of the market The National Grounds Intelligence Center is poised to see massive growth. There's a reason…
TDRs baby stepping forward
At least that is the way it seems. Charlottesville Tomorrow noted on Wednesday that David Slutzky was pressing forward with his Transfer of Development (TDR) proposal. I have noted previously that TDRs present a unique opportunity to at the very least, have a creative discussion…
Choices and Decisions – a new study
The Free Enterprise Forum has released a new study that tracks local governmental spending. When I read the whole thing, I'll have more to say. The Study is here (PDF). The Daily Progress' coverage.