February 6, 2024: Councilors float potential real property tax rate increase to cover cost of raising employee salaries to market rate

When I was younger, the phrase “News You Can Use” became quite popular in television journalism. I’m not entirely sure what that was intended to convey, but I can state that much of what appears in the editions of Charlottesville Community Engagement can be described as “Information I Want To Know.” I’m Sean Tubbs, and I sincerely hope you can use some of this material. On today’s program:* No one speaks at two City Council public hearings related to the Development Code held on a Thursday* A broad over at what’s been happening at the General Assembly * Charlottesville City Council is briefed on a potential revenue gap in the next fiscal year due to previously made decisions to increase pay for city employees  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