March 1, 2024: Belmont Bridge construction to be completed under emergency contract

Now we march into the third month of the year, having leapt to our heart’s content in the previous 24 hour period. This is the March 1, 2024 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter and podcast that now can also be heard on the radio every Saturday morning at 6 a.m. on WTJU 91.1 FM in Charlottesville. I’m Sean Tubbs, glad to be able to do this. On today’s show:* There’s another delay in the completion of the $38 million Belmont Bridge* Several speakers ask for adjustments in Albemarle County’s fiscal year 25 budget* A group of University of Virginia students suggest reform of the way Charlottesville uses one pot of federal funding  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