Albemarle County Votes on Schools and Housing | Charlottesville News

Albemarle County’s Board of Supervisors is gearing up for a major vote in November, proposing a one percent sales tax hike to fund critical school upgrades and pay down existing debt — giving voters a direct say in big infrastructure investments. Meanwhile, a new affordable housing initiative is taking shape, offering down payment help and rental assistance to county employees, backed by $840,000 in state funds. The plan now includes annual progress reports and a cross-departmental team to streamline applications — all set to be debated this Wednesday at 1 PM. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66ef623a65a7b4a9