August 8, 2023: Sanders names former Front Royal manager as new deputy, weighs in on Dairy Market Phase 3

The chroniclers of fake holidays have decided that August 8 is Happiness Happens Day and I’d like to know if there’s a way to measure this elusive quantity or if it even actually exists. The Declaration of Independence aspires to allow everyone to pursue this emotion, but there are no guarantees. For some, happiness is simply being heard. Charlottesville Community Engagement is an inanimate construct with no feelings, but there is a sense of satisfaction with each completed edition. On today’s program: * City Manager Sam Sanders names a new deputy for operations and promotes the interim fire chief to the top job* Albemarle wants your input on potential changes to county policy on wireless towers that could make them more prevalent* The Virginia Department of Transportation wants to know your suggestions and thoughts about making mobility safer in two specific areas on the border of Albemarle and Charlottesville* Albemarle County hasn’t found any problems so far in its plans to purchase 462 acres near Rivanna Station* City Manager Sam Sanders announces he’s playing a mediating role as Stony Point Development Group seeks to build a third phase of Dairy Market on Preston Avenue 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