January 3, 2023: City parks panel gets update on Meadow Creek Trail; Interim City Attorney named

Today is the first day of the year that many readers and listeners to Charlottesville Community Engagement will not have a vacation day and some may be in withdrawal. If this description fits you, we turn now to a website for fake holidays to help get you through. Though, I’m not sure Humiliation Day will cheer anyone up. It seems like really bad timing for Festival of Sleep Day. Fruitcake Toss Day? Perhaps it is time to see that website’s manager. Either way, I’m Sean Tubbs, and I believe there’s something to celebrate every day. On today’s program:* A quick review of the latest report from interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers, including the naming of an interim City Attorney * Another dozen or so bills have been filed for the 2023 General Assembly including two from Republicans that seek to repeal Democratic legislation on marijuana arrests and voter-ID requirements* An update on the city’s future Meadow Creek Trail and other Parks and Recreation matters* Charlottesville City Council is set to vote on a critical slopes waiver tonight for a development in Fry’s Spring, but will likely not talk about it  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