December 31, 2022: New candidates emerge for Albemarle School Board, House District 54; Council seeks slightly more funding for Vibrant Community Fund process

Today is the day we say goodbye to 2022, a full 365 days after we said goodbye to 2021. Where will be a year from now and is it possible to have enough data to make a guess?A lot has happened in the past 365 days, and Charlottesville Community Engagement has written down as much as possible in the 173 regular installments. How many in 2023?  Before we answer that in approximately 8,570 hours, a sincere thank you to the audience as well as a sincere hope your New Year will be whatever you need it to be. I’m Sean Tubbs, ready to say hello to January. On today’s show:* A candidate emerges for the at-large seat on the Albemarle School Board* A second person joins the race for Charlottesville’s open seat in the House of Delegates* Plans are filed in Albemarle County for a small project at end of Charlottesville’s East Market Street* Bus service between Staunton and Charlottesville will expand in the new year* A quick look at bills filed for the 2023 General Assembly including one that would ban School Boards from changing student names on their own * The number of applications for nonprofit social services funding is up in Charlottesville, and City Council is asked if they would consider providing more money 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