January 13, 2023: Albemarle property assessment hit record high in 2023 with 13.46 percent increase; Botanical Garden of the Piedmont endorsed by Planning Commission

Today those with either paraskavedekatriaphobia and friggatriskaidekaphobia may want to consider staying home. Or at least, not looking at the date. At the risk of triggering those with either friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskavedekatriaphobia, this is the 13th day of the year and it falls on a Friday. So, please consider those with either paraskavedekatriaphobia or friggatriskaidekaphobia. For now, it’s Charlottesville Community Engagement, intended to allay your fears of not knowing what’s happening in local government. On today’s program:* Property assessments in Albemarle County see a record increase for 2023* The federal metric used to gauge inflation dropped slightly in 2023* Corey Clayborne will serve as the chair of the Albemarle Planning Commission in 2023* One member of the Albemarle Board of Supervisors is helping to start a parks foundation* The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont clears a technical hurdle in Albemarle County* There are six new members of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors* There’s more time to apply for a grant for a program to draw awareness of one of Charlottesville’s Sister Cities 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