April 17, 2023: Details on CRHA's Dogwood purchase before tonight's Council vote; A list of pending lawsuits against Council

Welcome to the day It is April SeventeenThat’s the whole introExcept, it’s not, because I can’t limit myself to 17 syllables to properly provide context. Such context is the whole goal of Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter and podcast that attempts to establish a little harmonic knowledge about the chaotic world. I’m Sean Tubbs, thinking you’ve not heard the last attempt to celebrate International Haiku Poetry Day. On today’s program:* Council will take a final vote tonight on a “true-up” appropriation to Charlottesville Area Transit* The four elected officials and one appointed official will also take action on an award of $5 million to the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority to purchase 74 affordable units* A quick summary of cases pending against Charlottesville City Council * The city wins a $7.1 million federal grant to replace natural gas pipes around West Main Street* Plus two more Haiku! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe