January 23, 2024: CAT director makes pitch for testing two alternative sources of fuel for future bus purchases

What should be done about January 23? The one for this year marks 6.8 percent of the way through the orbital cycle. Items in this and every edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement happened at different points and the goal is to capture as much as possible. I’m Sean Tubbs, continuing to try to not look at fake holiday calendars for easy opening copy. On today’s show:* Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders announces a new deputy and a working group on a potential city landbank * A piece of Albemarle’s industrial history is added to the Virginia Landmarks Register* The Albemarle Charlottesville Jail Authority will hold the first of three meetings on the proposed renovations* Charlottesville Area Transit’s director explains why he wants the city to test both battery-electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells  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