May 24, 2023: Albemarle to purchase 462 acres next to Rivanna Station in bid to keep it from leaving

We are now at the penultimate Wednesday of May and the 21st so far in 2023. Every day is a moment in time and this is the May 24 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter and podcast that pays attention to these sorts of things, but usually only in the opening paragraph. I’m Sean Tubbs. On today’s program:* The owner of a used car dealership announces his candidacy for Rivanna District Supervisor in Albemarle County* Two of four members of the Charlottesville School Board who are up for election this fall will not seek another term and the other two are undecided, but Chris Meyer will try again * Albemarle is purchasing 462 acres of land from a private developer to allow for the expansion of Rivanna Station  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